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."

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Maternal perception of fetal movement usually begins 17 to 20 weeks after conception,particularly if this is the first pregnancy."The baby is moving,but you can't feel it yet" 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 Answerwer the concern of the woman.If no movement is felt at the end of 20 weeks,further assessment is needed.

A Woman Is 16 Weeks Pregnant with Her First Baby