Episode 20: Count The Kicks

Still Hopeful

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about fetal movement in the third trimester. Current research shows that babies DO NOT run out of room and that they should continue making movements right through labour. Kimberly from Count The Kicks joins us today to talk about the importance of knowing baby's pattern, how to count kicks, and how this can empower moms who are pregnant after loss.

Count The Kicks is an app that I use everyday for my current pregnancy. It's super user friendly and has helped me monitor by baby girl's movements starting at 26 weeks. Now at 36 weeks, I have ten weeks of data that help me keep track of the intensity of my baby girl's movements and better understand how many minutes it takes her to make ten movements. When something is off, I go in to get checked. It's as "easy" as that. I put easy in quotation marks because nothing about pregnancy after loss is easy. Going back to the hospital where my son was stillborn is incredibly triggering, especially since I went in with him due to a lack of fetal movement.
BUT, counting kicks and connecting with my baby girl in this way has helped me feel empowered in knowing what her normal is and advocating for her when her movements are out of her normal range.
Follow Count the Kicks on Instagram and check out their website to learn more.
Download the app to start tracking your baby's movement. Start at 26 weeks for a high risk pregnancy or a multiples pregnancy and 28 weeks otherwise.
Thank you Kimberly for coming on to the podcast to share your knowledge with us!

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*This podcast is intended as a heartfelt discussion around topics related to pregnancy after loss. If you have any questions or concerns relating to your physical health and mental health, please contact your healthcare provider.