What Are Phantom Kicks? Phantom kicks after birth or pregnancy loss, or flutters that mimic fetal movements during pregnancy, are actually pretty normal and can happen days, months, or even years later.

Why do you get phantom kicks?

This is your body's ability to sense its location and movements without consciously thinking about it. So walking without looking where your feet are or touching your nose with your eyes closed. Basically, the nerves in your stomach are on auto-pilot, giving you the sensation of phantom kicks, even without the baby.

Why do I feel baby kicks when I'm not pregnant?

It's possible to have sensations that feel like a baby kicking when you aren't pregnant. Several normal movements in a woman's body can mimic a baby's kicks. This includes gas, muscle contractions, and peristalsis—the wave-like motions of intestinal digestion. Women often refer to the sensation as phantom kicks.