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Signs of Movement of Baby During Pregnancy

When and how a baby moves during pregnancy is different for each pregnancy. Some babies are calm, rarely moving, which can have moms doing kick counts and drinking orange juice out of concern for their baby’s health. Other moms have such active and surprisingly strong babies that they feel like a punching bag and start wishing for a moment of peace. Many believe that movement in the womb is the first clue to a child’s temperament. Dr. Harvey Karp reports in his book “The Happiest Toddler on the Block” that “moms… knew their children would be spirited because they were so active in the womb.”