You can start feeling your baby move—called "quickening"—typically between weeks 16 and 25 of pregnancy. If it's your first pregnancy, you may not feel these movements until closer to 25-30 weeks, whereas women in subsequent pregnancies might feel movements as early as 13 to 16 weeks. The initial movements often feel like tiny fluttering, butterflies, or gentle twitches and may be mistaken for gas or hunger pangs. By the second and third trimesters, the movements tend to become more distinct and stronger, including kicks, jabs, and elbows. Most commonly, around week 20 is when many women begin to really feel the baby's first movements. It is also typical for the baby's movements to become more established by 24 weeks and to increase in strength and frequency by 28 weeks onward. Babies often move more in the evening between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m., and you might feel consistent movement throughout the day in the later stages of pregnancy. If you have not felt any movement by 24 weeks, it is important to contact your healthcare provider for checks, as fetal movement is a key indicator of baby’s well-being.