Question

What is the term for the first recognizable movement of the fetus in the uterus?

a. Abruption
b. Effacement
c. Gestation
d. Quickening?

Answer 1

Answer: d. Quickening

Explanation: Quickening is the term that describes the first recognizable or noticeable movement of the fetus in the uterus during pregnancy. It also refers to the period when this occurs. Quickening are also referred to as flutters which some pregnant women can feel as early as 13-16 weeks from the start of their last period.

Answer 2

Quickening

Quickening, the point at which a pregnant woman can first feel the movements of the growing embryo or fetus