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A Count the Kicks Success Story
“I was 37 weeks pregnant and contacted my doctor one evening because of reduced activity confirmed with a kick count.”
Danny’s Story“I was 37 weeks pregnant and contacted my doctor one evening because of reduced activity confirmed with a kick count.”
Danny’s Story“A kick count confirmed my baby was moving far less than usual. I contacted my doctor and was told to head to the hospital.”
Baby Abigail’s Story"Because of your brochure, we took the time each night to get to know our unborn baby and his kicks. It TRULY saved Ryan's life."
Ryan’s Story"Doing my kick counts, I knew something was wrong. The strip confirmed my baby girl's heart beat was very low and staying low."
Madelyn’s Story“People tried to reassure me less movement at the end of pregnancy is normal. This isn't true! Kick counting saved my son.”
Preston’s StoryEvery effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.
Last Updated: February 13th, 2012
Here's how to count your baby's kicks during pregnancy: Count the time it takes for your baby to make 10 movements. A movement includes kicks, rolls, jabs, twists, turns and switches. Hi...
Read MoreMost healthy babies should take less than two hours for 10 kicks. Every baby is different. Keeping track of your daily kick counting sessions will help you know what is "normal" for your ...
Read MoreIf you cannot feel the baby move during kick counts in the third trimester, drink a glass of juice or cold water or walk around for a few minutes, then start counting again. If you still do not fee...
Read MoreTypically you start monitoring fetal movements during the third trimester of your pregnancy, or at 28 weeks. Your doctor may recommend that you begin at 24 to 26 weeks if you have a high-risk pregn...
Read MoreEven if you can hear your baby's heartbeat with a Doppler device, fetal movement or kick counts are still important. A change in the baby’s heartbeat is one of the last things that occurs...
Read MoreTo use a kick count chart during pregnancy, simply check the box that corresponds with the number of minutes it took to feel 10 movements. After a few weeks you will probably see a pattern in the r...
Read MoreBabies do not kick less near the end of pregnancy. Toward the end of pregnancy the baby may move differently. It may feel more like rolling than kicking. However, if you are monitoring the baby&rsq...
Read MoreThere are various benefits to counting your baby's kicks during pregnancy. Significant changes in your baby’s movement pattern may help identify potential problems before the baby's h...
Read MoreIf you are counting your baby's kicks, do the following: Call your provider if your baby has less than 10 movements in two hours. Call your provider if your baby has a significant or sudden...
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