You can typically start to feel your baby moving between 16 and 25 weeks of pregnancy. If this is your first pregnancy, it might be closer to 20 to 25 weeks, while women who have been pregnant before may feel movements as early as 13 to 16 weeks. The first movements, called "quickening," feel like gentle flutters or butterflies, and by the second and third trimesters, these movements become stronger and more distinct, often felt as kicks and jabs. Babies tend to move more at certain times, especially in the evening.
If no movement is felt by around 24 weeks, it is advised to consult a healthcare provider to check the baby's heartbeat and well-being.