Table 4 Women’s experience of fetal movements during the observations as expressed in their written statements

2

First

Count-to-ten

It’s satisfying and fun to feel the movements.

4

Second

Count-to-ten

It always felt good when you felt the movements.

27

First

Count-to-ten

I experienced it as the baby responded.

2

Second

Mindfetalness

Exciting to wait for the next sensation. Funny every time I feel something. Particularly stimulating if it is powerful and strong, and when you see the movements from outside. Feels safe with activity.

4

Second

Mindfetalness

It felt good all the time. It's a great feeling when you know that the baby is moving and I´m very happy and pleased.

8

Second

Mindfetalness

The movements from the baby make me calm and secure.

11

Second

Mindfetalness

Truly felt like I had contact with the baby.

12

Second

Mindfetalness

I experienced that when I was listening inward the baby was listening vis-a-vis as if there was a communication between us.

15

Second

Mindfetalness

Felt like the baby was moving even more, although I did not feel anything.

20

Second

Mindfetalness

Probably she was a little tired today, because I am.

27

Second

Mindfetalness

Once more I felt that the baby reacted when I put my hand there (on the belly)

28

Second

Mindfetalness

Lovely.

33

Second

Mindfetalness

Hard to describe.

36

Second

Mindfetalness

To feel the movements I had to concentrate more than the last time.