Baby Moves - Fetal Kick Counts
Paul Steiner • May 31, 2019
Fetal movement counting, often called kick counting, is a way a mother can help monitor the movements of her unborn baby by counting the number of kicks in a certain time period.
The first feeling of fetal movements occur between 16 and 24 weeks; this is called "quickening." Whenever it happens, it can be an exciting time. At first these movements may be sporadic; there may be days where you do not feel the baby move at all and others where the baby cannot seem to sit still. By around 28 weeks, however, the baby should be moving regularly every day.
If you are ever concerned about your baby "not moving enough", remember, that when you are doing other things throughout the day, you may not be able to feel some of the smaller movements. If you are having difficulty feeling your baby, try lying on your side alone in a dark room, press your hands on your belly, drink lots of fluids and eat a snack.
If you are still unable to feel 8-10 movements within the hour, go to the hospital and call the office. Most importantly, Do not panic! When you arrive at the hospital, the nurses will monitor your baby for 30-60 minutes. This will help let us know if there is any need to be concerned about your baby.
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