Super quick movements

mariahd43

Every now and then, I feel a series of really quick movements. It's almost like she's tap dancing in there. I have no idea what the sensation is... it seems too fast for her to be kicking or punching. Any ideas?

lzembek

I asked my midwife when I was about 30 weeks, and she said not to worry at all.  The baby's nervous system is still underdeveloped, so if he/she gets startled, he/she will shudder a little.

mommadawn1012

I feel the same thing! Sometimes it feels like she is tapping her fingers really fast in one spot and one time it felt like she was having a temper tantrum because it felt like she was kicking and punching all at the same time lol!

elizxu

This is like the 3rd or 4th post I've seen on this recently...I only say that b/c so many of us are feeling it that it must be totally normal. I don't know what it's called, but my OB said it's perfectly normal.

Angelfish82

I get it too, like she's shivering really hard. I'm not worried. I'll get this once every other day and then she's back to the regular jumping jacks (arm punches on once side and feet kicks on the other, both at the same time)

knottie3c0525a8a3c64eaa

I think it's Moro Reflex. Google it. I thought my baby was having seizures in my tommy  (I know, so stupid) until I learned about this reflex. It's completely normal