Tag: Abdominal flutters

According to a 2019 study, nearly 40% of women have experienced phantom fetal movements after giving birth, and they can last for years. This phenomenon, and similar sensations in women who have never been pregnant, can be startling, leaving many to wonder, "Why do I feel flutters like pregnancy but not pregnant?"

Studies suggest that a significant percentage of postpartum individuals experience the sensation of phantom kicks. However, these peculiar abdominal flutters can also affect those who have never been pregnant, leaving many to wonder, what else can phantom kicks be?

According to one study, nearly 40% of postpartum people feel phantom baby kicks after giving birth. The sensation of fetal movement when not pregnant, or “phantom kicks,” can be a perplexing and unsettling experience, leading many to ask, "Why do I feel flutter kicks in my uterus but not pregnant?"

According to a study on phantom kicks, the phenomenon of feeling fetus-like movements when not pregnant is relatively common, particularly among those who have been pregnant before. If you are asking, **why do I feel flutters but not pregnant?**, you are not alone in this confusing experience, and there are many plausible, non-pregnancy-related explanations.