Kick counts question

treble_clef

My ob told me today to start recording fetal movement.  I need to check how long it takes for me to feel 10 movements.  I start doing it, and I'm wondering, would "jab-jab-jab-jab-KICK!" be considered 5 movements, or is it considered one sequence?  TIA!

Kristine Schilling

i dunno, I would have counted it as 5. but my LO jabs kicks stretches hiccups and wriggles constantly.

harmonicbabe26

I've read somewhere that any type of movement, roll, stretch counts, except for hiccups (if you can distinguish it).

GreeneyesP

harmonicbabe26:

I've read somewhere that any type of movement, roll, stretch counts, except for hiccups (if you can distinguish it).

This. 

My MW and I just went over this.  Any distinguishable movement is to be counted.  So 5 movements could be counted. Good luck!

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treble_clef

Thank you for your replies!  My previous ob didn't have me count kicks, so it's all new to me...

janinekrause

personally, i think they can make u nuts. never have done them before. I didnt consistently feel this one until 30 weeks which was stressful and at 30 weeks. there were hours i didnt feel her. I go with my gut- if I havent felt her I lie down and drink something sweet, etc and wait.