Research shows that counting your baby's kicks may help reduce the risk of stillbirth. These helpful tips will help you to learn how to count them.
* Start counting your baby's kicks when you are 28 weeks. Try to do them at the same time every day.
* Pick a time when you know your baby is active. The best time is usually after you have eaten something.
* Sit down in a chair with your feet up or lay down on your side.
* Count each movement as one kick. Kicks can be twists, turns, swishes, rolls or jabs.
* Count until you reach 10 kicks. We want to see 10 kicks in 2 hours, but for most moms they can have 10 kicks in as little as 30 minutes.
Times when you should call your doctor right away:
* If you notice a major change in the amount of kicks or movement your baby is making.
* If your baby kicks less and less as the day goes on, or you don't feel any kicks on any given day.
* If you don't feel 10 kicks within 2 hours. Repeat the kick count in an hour, but call if you are still getting less than 10 kicks.
TRUST YOURSELF!!! You know your body best. If you are worried about your baby's movement, call your doctor right away.
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