One of the most exciting times of pregnancy is feeling your baby move. It assures you that your baby is physically  active and growing. It also tells  the doctor that your baby is growing well and on track developmentally. However it can be difficult to tell between gas bubbles and baby movement .

How can i tell if its gas bubbles and baby movement

A gas bubble will feel like a small flutter or a gently pop. They usually pass in a few seconds and don’t return. Fetal movement however is consistent  and the movement may feel a little different from the other movement. You may feel a kick or punch or a rolling sensation as your baby shifts turns over or shifts position. You may also feel a rhythmic tapping which is more likely that your baby has hiccups.

You also have to know that  your baby will begin to move sometime during your second month. However your baby is too small at this time for you to detect the movement. He is also well protected in your uterus. This will also prevent you from feeling any activity. However around 4 months of pregnancy, you will begin to feel your baby kick or move. Any flutters or movement before this time is likely to be gas bubbles.

Towards the end of pregnancy, you will like feel baby movement and gas bubbles around the same time. The gas bubbles are more likely to be followed  by abdominal pain. Baby movement can be uncomfortable but generally not painful. Contact your doctor right away if you realize that your baby’s movement has decreased.