A woman is 16 weeks pregnant with her first baby. She asks how long it will be before she feels the baby move. The best answer is
a. "You should have felt the baby move by now."
b. "Within the next month, you should start to feel fluttering sensations."
c. "The baby is moving, but you can't feel it yet."
d. "Some babies are quiet, and you don't feel them move."
B
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A Because this is her first pregnancy, movement is felt toward the later part of the
17 to 20 weeks. This statement may be alarming to the woman.
B Maternal perception of fetal movement usually begins 17 to 20 weeks after
conception.
C This is a true statement. The fetus's movements are not strong enough to be felt
until 17 to 20 weeks; however, this statement does not answer the concern of the
woman.
D Fetal movement should be felt by 17 to 20 weeks. If movement is not felt by the
end of that time, further assessment will be necessary.
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