Quickening

Definition

Quickening is the first moment during fetal development when a pregnant woman begins to feel or perceive fetal movements in the uterus, typically occurring between 16 and 25 weeks of pregnancy. It is an important milestone in prenatal care, indicating active fetal health.

Related terms

Fetal development: The process by which a fetus grows and matures inside the mother's uterus, including all stages from conception to birth.

Gestational age: The age of an embryo or fetus calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period of the pregnant woman, used to track pregnancy progress and development milestones.

Ultrasound: A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body, commonly used in prenatal care to monitor fetal growth and health