Yes, phantom kicks postpartum are perfectly normal. This feeling often comes from the uterus and the ligaments attached to the uterus which are tightening and moving back into the pelvis after the birth.
YES!! After my first son was born I noticed what felt like kicks inside my belly (and not always in the same spot). He was 9 mos. old when I got pregnant with my second son and since I have had him(he's now 2) I have had phantom kicks all day long, EVERYDAY!!! What is it?
from webmd.com so, *yes*. HEARD of. God, you people.Symptoms of False PregnancyWomen with pseudocyesis have many of the same symptoms as those who are actually pregnant, including: Interruption of the menstrual periodSwollen bellyEnlarged and tender breasts, changes in the nipples, and possibly milk productionFeeling of fetal movementsNausea and vomitingWeight gainThese symptoms can last for just a few weeks, for nine months, or even for several years. A very small percentage of patients with false pregnancy will arrive at the doctor's office or hospital with what feels like labor pains.
From what I am aware of, no, it is not normal. Kicks in the uterus during pregnancy is. However, you may be referring to hunger kicks or cravings which the stomach naturally gives out a slight beat to. If you are close to birth however, it may be the baby's feet and the baby will be dropped to the lower end of the womb and the feet will be higher so you may very well be feeling the kicks of the unborn. Otherwise, I suggest that you check with your doctor and do a stomach ultrasoound to ensure that you do not have an bacteria or viral infection in the stomach, such as a worm, as this can also cause the feelings in the stomach.
By next week (the 28th week of pregnancy) Your doctor should ask you to start a fetal kick count... Generally asking the expectant mother to take some time, usually at night before bed, when the fetus tends to be more active. Lay down and count ten fetal kicks... For most women this should take approx. 20 minutes... If this process exceeds 2 hours, you should call your health care provider immediately.
four weeks in is way too early to feel any kicking. There's still a chance of pregnancy, but if you're getting kicks you got pregnant much earlier.
Progesterone levels rise after ovulation to protect the fertilized egg and to prevent the uterine lining from shedding allowing the fertilized ovum to implant in the lining. Progesterone protects the zygote until hCG kicks in after implantation.
It means that your placenta is in the front of your uterus. This is not an issue in early pregnancy as the placenta usually moves as pregnancy progresses. If it is still anterior near end of pregnancy it can make you have to have a C-section. Also, it will be harder to feel the baby's kicks and movement as an anterior placenta cushions the baby from the tummy.
Most women start to feel their baby's movements, like kicks, between 18-25 weeks of pregnancy. However, first-time moms may not feel kicks until closer to 25 weeks, while women who have had previous pregnancies may feel them earlier. If you are concerned about not feeling kicks within this timeframe, it's best to speak with your healthcare provider.
Kicks to the leg of the opponent.......
First kicks can be as light as a butterfly's flutter, but towards the end of the pregnancy baby is tucked in very tightly. When he/or she kicks or stretch's; a foot, knee, elbow or fist may hit a tender spot or catch mom under her ribs - it doesn't feel good when this occurs but it doesn't cause mom any damage. Those strong jabs tell you your baby is healthy, growing bigger and stronger everyday and you will be meeting each other very soon.
Phantom PregnanciesA phantom pregnancy (also known as a false pregnancy, pseudocyesis spurious pregnancy, imaginary pregnancy, hysterical pregnancy, wind in the bowels, or grossesse nerveuse) is where you have many of the signs and symptoms associated with pregnancy but are not pregnant. Here is some input and advice from FAQ Farmers on the subject:I am experiencing what you call "phantom pregnancy". I am having all the symptoms, heartburn,morning sickness, bloating and a missed period. I have taken 3 hpt and a blood test and all of them came up negative. I guess when you worry or wish so much that you can almost "think" yourself to be pregnant.I have been having weird phantom pregnancy too, but mine are a little stranger, my husband had a vasectomy three years ago, I have had no missed periods although I am getting more clots and stuff, but I seem to be getting strange kicking movements in my stomach, even my husband can feel some. I have done a pregnancy test which was negative.I am currently experiencing what i believe to be a phantom pregnancy, my breasts are producing milk, I'm bloated am constantly tired , legs ache etc. This is the second time this has happened to me i have a 2 year old son & no desire at all to have another child. I don't know why this is happening to me & it is really weird. I also feel like there is a baby in there moving when i know there is not my pregnancy tests are negative but i haven't had a period for nearly 3 months & don't know whether to carry on taking my pill & having sex as i don't know if this will make it better or worseI am experiencing nausea, milk production, achy legs, bloated, constantly tired, etc., but am having my period. I am not pregnant. My doctor said that sometimes when hormones are so mixed up (in my case my adrenal gland is on overload) your breasts can produce milk even a year after you've quit nursing. She also said that the body can do all these things before a period.I too have been having a phantom pregnancy, I look as though I am about 5 months pregnant, I've been having morning sickness, mood swings, extreme tiredness and my periods have stopped, I'm even having movement in my stomach which my husband and friends can also see, but all the tests have came back negative, I feel like I'm going crazy!I can't believe it has happened to me. I've had three urine tests one blood test and one ultra sound today. I couldn't believe I was not pregnant. I look 4 and a half months pregnant. My stomach is huge. I have felt it kicking. my breasts are leaking milk. I have 2 children already so I know the symptoms.I am sort of clucky but we were looking at fostering. now I know phantom pregnancy really exists. I still can't believe I'm not pregnant. I know what it feels like when a baby kicks.I get around 4 phantom pregnancies every year for over 10 years and each time they are more psychologically devastating and more realistic. The hospital consultant I was referred to told me he'd never heard of phantom pregnancies. I'm seeing a clinical psychologist to sort it out but I have had 3 since I've been seeing her.I'm Experiencing A Phantom Pregnancy Now. Ive Missed A Period And I'm Getting All The Symptoms, The Morning Sickness BackAche The Constant Tiredness. Ive Lost Count Of The Home Pregnancy Tests Ive Had, And have got An Appointment With The doctor To Do one Tomorrow. Worst Feeling In The World Because I Can Feel My Tummy stretching And It Feels Like Theres Someone Moving around In There!I think i am experiancing a phantom pregnancy. I had a miscarraige three weeks ago but i still am having symptons but could do with some advic as its really upsetting me as i am convincing myself i am still pregnant. I am producing collostrum from my right breast, my stomach is ever increasing to swell, i look about five to six months gone, i feel movement like bubble or slight kicks, pregnancy test are negative. Please someone advise me that this is normal as i feel like i am going nuts!!!!.....I think i am experiancing a phantom pregnancy, my periods are normally on time but this month they were nearly 2 weeks late i did some tests and they came up positive! i have been having the morning sickness and the tiredness i remember what it was like as already had a son so i remember everything that happend with last pregnancy!i really thought i was preggers then on Sunday i started bleeding and there was cots and everything ( sorry tmi ) i spent the whole day in hospital they did 4 urine samples and a blood test but they all came back negative, they said that there was no chance that i had had a mc!! i don't understand it i truly thought i was preggers and noone can explain what is going on!! can anyone help me please im so confused and feel like everyone is laughing at me!!