This will continue until your fetuses reach 24 weeks. Doctors may prescribe supersized prenatal vitamins, extra folic acid , or iron pills to make sure moms-to-be are getting enough nutrients. Moms of multiples may need up to extra calories a day to gain the appropriate amount of weight.
But your doctor might recommend a lot less, depending on your circumstances. That was the case for Rupal Shah when she was pregnant with triplets in She had acid reflux that left her unable to eat much. Her doctors told her to eat whatever she could tolerate and leave it at that.
She gained 20 pounds during the pregnancy. Her babies were born healthy at 32 weeks. In many respects, moms of triplets will have more intense symptoms during pregnancy.
Maria Damjan, a mother of 2-year-old triplets and a 4-year-old girl, says she felt her uterus expanding the day she found out about her triplet pregnancy. She remembers needing maternity clothes at week eight.
That was about three months earlier than she needed them with her first child. She remembers the swelling being so painful that she would not let anyone touch her.
Showers gave her temporary relief. Water retention is normal. But it can also be a sign of preeclampsia , a life-threatening condition. Some women choose to wear maternity belts for extra support. You may need to take frequent breaks from activity. One of his patients, Laurena Liu, stopped running around 18 weeks into her pregnancy. But she recalls taking a spin class the day she went to the hospital. She recommends women who are pregnant with triplets stay active for as long as they can.
Damjan, who describes herself as a health nut, says she was used to exercising regularly. But she was 47 years old and had suffered two miscarriages before. However, these timelines are relative. A woman who is pregnant for the first time may not feel anything until around 25 weeks, whereas a woman who has had previous pregnancies may recognize baby flutters as early as week For example, a woman with an anterior placenta may notice movement later than a woman with a posterior placenta.
A woman carrying more than one fetus may feel movement at an earlier stage of the pregnancy. Petite women may also notice movement sooner. The exact location of the flutters will depend on where the fetus is in the womb. They may be slightly higher or slightly lower in different women. Sometimes, a woman will feel flutters in the center or off to one side. Flutters typically get stronger over time. For the first several weeks of pregnancy, a woman is not likely to feel any movement from the fetus.
However, this does not mean that the fetus is not moving, just that they are too small for their movements to be noticeable. In the early weeks, the fetus is moving around in a small sac of embryonic fluid.
When the first ultrasound takes place, typically at about 10 weeks, the movement is visible but not yet easy to feel. The exact time is impossible to predict as it is dependent on several factors, but it will generally occur between 18 and 20 weeks. Some women may find that it happens earlier than this, while others may not feel any movement until a later stage.
If a woman feels rhythmic movements that last for a few minutes at a time, the baby may have the hiccups. These are common and not a cause for concern. Baby flutters will gradually become more intense until the woman can no longer describe them as flutters. As the fetus starts to run out of space, the feeling of the movements will begin to change. It is not uncommon to identify body parts pushing against the skin or feel more defined, sharp kicks.
In the early weeks of development, a woman will not feel movements at all, but a doctor will see movements when they examine the fetus during routine ultrasounds. When a woman first feels movements, she should let her doctor know at the next checkup. Morning sickness might start to fade thank goodness! The first movements known as quickening start in the second trimester.
Instead, you may feel a strange sensation that you can only describe as a flutter. Imagine a tiny fish swimming in your stomach or a bit lower, really — odd as it may sound, this is likely what those first movements will feel like. It can start as early as 14 weeks, but 18 weeks is more of the average.
But you can expect a wild, acrobatic ride later in the pregnancy! This brings us to the third trimester , also known as the home stretch. Things are getting a little cramped. Your precious babe hurting you? The joy of feeling your baby move is heightened when you can share it with your partner, or friend, or family members.
But in most cases, your partner should be able to detect movement a few weeks after you. If your partner places their hand on your stomach, they may feel the baby move as early as week As your baby becomes bigger and stronger, your partner or others you allow will not only feel kicks, but also see kicks.
Your baby may even begin to respond to familiar voices around week 25, so speaking to your baby could prompt a kick or two. While some of those earlier movements may feel like a wave or a fish swimming in your belly, movement can also mimic feelings of gas or hunger pangs. Sometimes, your baby moving can feel like little ticks in your belly. In all likelihood, your baby has begun hiccuping , which is completely harmless.
In fact, inconsistent movement is perfectly normal in this trimester. Remember, your baby is still tiny. You might even begin to notice regular patterns of movement. Your baby may be more active in the mornings, and calmer in the afternoons and evenings, or vice versa.
It really depends on their sleep cycle. Sit with your feet up or lie on your side.
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