Movements of the baby felt by the mother are known as

Correct option is C

Ans (c)
Sol. Explanation:
· Quickening refers to the first movements of the baby that the mother can feel, typically occurring between 18 to 25 weeks of pregnancy. These movements are often described as gentle fluttering sensations.
· Lightening is the term used when the baby drops lower into the pelvis before delivery, relieving pressure on the mother's diaphragm.
· Engagement refers to the point at which the baby's head settles into the pelvis, indicating that labor is imminent.
· Ballottement is a technique used by healthcare providers to feel the fetus by gently tapping the uterus during a pelvic examination, not a term used to describe the mother's feeling of movement.