Fetal movements are the tiny movements that the fetus makes in the uterus, which can be felt starting from between 16th and 25th week of pregnancy. As the baby grows and by the end of the third trimester, the baby moves approximately 30 times every hour.
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How often should I feel the fetal movement in the seventh week of pregnancy?
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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to feel around ten baby movements. The movements are mostly felt one hour after breakfast, lunch, and dinner. However, you might not feel the correct count until seven months. But gradually they will increase, and you will feel good movements after 30 we... Read Full »
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