Feeling your baby move can be a pretty definite sign of pregnancy, although early-on it can sometimes be mistaken for gas or even bowel contractions. “Quickening”, as first movements are often referred to, can be experienced anytime after about the 14th week of pregnancy, although the average time is between 18- 22 weeks along for a first time mom. As pregnancy progresses, these gentle flutters will increase in intensity and turn into sometimes uncomfortable kicks.