During pregnancy, every mother's greatest expectation is to feel the baby's movements in the womb and to respond to various stimuli that are sent.
Pregnancy is a time of bonding between you and your child. Therefore, it's very important that you stay calm and free of worry. The sheer volume of activity makes it impossible to fully enjoy pregnancy.
Babies usually begin their movements from the 13th week, which is when "their embryonic process ends and the fetal period begins." At this stage, it is very difficult to perceive the movements themselves; if there is movement, it is usually felt more than unexpected sensations of tingling or heaviness in the stomach, hunger or intestinal gas, which makes it a little complicated to determine if it is the baby, and even more so if you are a first-time mother. The baby may not be perceived until the 16th or 25th week, where its movements are more frequent and you will feel it with light kicks and sudden movements.
There are ways to perceive movement and find ways for the baby to move to stimulate those aspects that promote a child's response to well-being and emotions, to feel the contact of their parents.
Your baby usually moves when there are changes in your body, especially after eating when blood sugar levels rise, making them more restless. Therefore, if you want to feel your baby, you can drink sugar water or something sweet to stimulate your movements.
You too can create relaxation spaces, lie on your back, breathe deeply and concentrate and imagine where the baby is. This exercise helps you to perceive even the smallest movements.
Be creative!
The colored lights, sounds, massages, music, talking and singing are a good way to stimulate their movements as they create emotional and cognitive motivation that makes the baby respond and express themselves through their movements.
It should be taken into account that in the womb the baby also sleeps, this makes the movements not so continuous, it is important to identify his rest periods.
Stress and worry can cause the baby to hide and feel anxious. So, if you're worried about not feeling it, it's best to stay calm and follow the procedures mentioned above. If the baby doesn't move for a whole day, it's advisable to consult a doctor to make sure everything is okay.
