Why Do Babies Kick In The Womb?

Fetal movement in the uterus is a normal part of a healthy pregnancy. It’s the first emotional bond a mom has with her unborn baby.

Even though kicks can be uncomfortable for the mother, every sharp kick helps shape your baby’s growing bones. A recent study in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface found that the force of fetal kicks markedly increases between 20 and 30 weeks gestation, and then declines by 35 weeks. This suggests that a baby’s kicks are the most vigorous during those middle stages of fetal development, just when bones and joints are beginning to take shape.