The first fetal movements are felt by the mother during ______ weeks of gestational period?

Correct option is C

The first fetal movements, known as quickening, are usually felt by the mother at different stages depending on whether it is a first pregnancy or not.
· (a) 10-12 weeks – Incorrect, as fetal movements may begin, but they are not strong enough to be felt by the mother.
· (b) 12-16 weeks – Incorrect, as movements may start becoming more pronounced but are still too subtle for most mothers to detect.
· (c) 16-18 weeks – Correct answer, as this is the most common time for quickening to be felt, especially in first-time pregnancies.
· (d) 18-22 weeks – Incorrect, as this is when fetal movements become more frequent, but most women feel them earlier.