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Anterior Placenta and baby movements

2026-01-05 03:38:58
I'm 20 weeks 4 days pregnant now and have anterior placenta as confirmed in the anamoly scan. Baby's weight is 343gm and FHR is 147bpm. I haven't felt any baby moves yet. By when should I start feeling that?
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Fetal movements are appreciated early 16-18 weeks in multigravida and at 18-20  wks...if obese may appreciate late..initially it feel like gas or flicker movements .. You Will feel movements within next 2-3 weeks
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ant placenta  could be a reason for  feeling less movements

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Don't worry by 24to 26 weeks you will start noticing the movements

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You should start feeling the movements anytime after 22 to 24 weeks

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First feeling of baby movements also known as quickening can be upto 24 weeks of pregnancy. Try to lie on your left post meals to improve baby movements and the feeling of it.

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You will feel soon

Answered2026-01-09 23:45:23

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Ideally if you are primigravida by 18- 20weeks And in case it's your second pregnancy then by 16-18weeks But in case of anterior placenta you might not perceive well

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If you are pregnant for the first time then you can feel movements between 26 to 28 weeks. If for the second time 24 to 26 weeks

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