Abstract Background: Fetal movements is a sign to the mother that her fetus is live and in contact with her, it is developed as a simple, inexpensive and easily accessible tool to support the mother in monitoring her fetal well-being and alarming behavior in time to intervene. Aim of the study: Increasing awareness of primigravidas about fetal movements during pregnancy. Setting: this study conducted at outpatient clinics of El–Dakhla general hospital and Family Health Center at El–Dakhla. Methods: A Convenient sample included 100 primigravida mother, a crosssectional research design was used Tools: A structured interview questionnaire to assess maternal perception and knowledge regarding fetal movements. Results: The study findings revealed that the majority of mothers shows positive perception and unsatisfactory knowledge regarding fetal movements and also found significant relationship between mother's knowledge and age, educational level and residence. Conclusion: The study concluded that most of primigravidas have positive perception toward fetal movements but have unsatisfactory knowledge with significant relationship between mother's knowledge & age, educational level and residence. Recommendations: Fetal movements counting should be a basic part of guidelines of antenatal care in all hospitals & all Maternity health centers for continuous education through antenatal classes is very important.