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Counting Fetal Movement

Activity is an important indicator of a baby's health. Each baby's activity pattern is different. As your pregnancy progresses, you should be aware of your baby's movement and keep a record of it. Use the kick count chart below to record your baby's movements.

  1. Set aside a time of day when your baby is most active. After a meal and plenty of fluid is best
  2. Rest on your left side.
  3. Jot down each movement as you feel it (kicks, flutters, rolls, etc). It may help to place your hand on your tummy.
  4. As soon as you have recorded 10 movements, you may stop.
  5. If you have no fetal movement after one hour, call your provider.
  6. If you do not have 10 fetal movements in one hour, continue to count for one more hour.
  7. If you do not have 10 movements after two hours of counting, call your provider.
Date Time Number of Movements