TikTok user @brownsfam, who already has two children and is expecting a third, posted the moment on 19 August.
The clip shows her cats calmly “making biscuits” on her stomach, before her baby boy appeared to kick back.
Unborn baby kicks back
She captioned the video: “POV: you’re woken up to your cats doing this while your baby boy kicks them back.”
The sweet exchange has captivated viewers, earning more than 3.3 million views and 370,000 likes. Many fellow mums shared similar stories, with one writing: “My cat did this every night and my babies always kicked back.” Others joked that the cats were “bonding with their new best friend” or “telling him to hurry up.”
Natural instinct
Some commenters did raise concerns about the risks of toxoplasmosis during pregnancy, though many agreed the interaction looked harmless.
Experts say kneading is a natural instinct for cats, often linked to comfort and bonding. Whether guided by instinct or a keen sense of smell, the cats seem eager to welcome the newest member of the family.
