Kick counting

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MamaBish · March 2015

I believe it's something you only do if your Dr asks you to. I wouldn't worry about it until they tell you to start

amooraxo · March 2015

I've noticed that LO has (mostly) a normal routine of when he's awake and when he's sleeping. Especially after I eat and drink certain things or I'm moving and doing certain things. Most of my friends and family have never done the actual kick counting. I feel like if you notice that LO isn't moving as much as normal than it's definitely a good idea to do the kick counting -- I think it's 10 kicks/movements in 2 hours. And I think it says to drink something cold as that can help get baby moving. Someone correct me, as I'm not 100% sure on this!

jessieR358 · March 2015

You should ideally have at least 10 kicks in an hour. According to American Pregnancy Association you have up to 2 hours. It's really only brought up if you feel decreased movement though. You would lie down on your left side (increases uterine blood flow) and count kicks until you get to 10.

laurendutch · March 2015

With my twins, I'd only do it if I didn't feel them move for a little bit. Baby B was a really relaxed baby and I had to go in a few times bc I didn't feel him. He was fine...just not as active as his brother.

rklinge0 · March 2015

I went to a specialist the other day and was in 3rd either this week or last depending on which guideline you go by and there was no mention of it but I did hear him ask the girl who went before me, so guessing its case by case.

mamayo26 · March 2015

My ob said you don't really need to until 32 weeks.

ElRuby · March 2015

I didn't feel a ton of movement with my last pregnancy... It was mostly at night when I was trying I sleep! My doctor said the concern is more if the movement becomes abnormal for your baby's typical movement... Obsessing over kicks per hour sounds like an anxiety nightmare... There are plenty of times where baby is not too active and other times where it is nonstop...

alcrimmins · March 2015

My midwife just talked to me about this yesterday. She said to start paying attention to the kicks (10 / 2 hours) at 28 weeks. If I feel the baby is acting abnormal one day to track it, otherwise don't worry about it. If l/o is acting abnormal, I need to call right away. So far I have at least 10+ / 1 hour.

janat1717 · March 2015

Ditto the above from my midwife. She did say the 10 is a guideline. Just about picking some time to pay attention to your body and tune in to what is happening.

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KaLikeAWind · March 2015

When I start doing it I will probably be more like - "huh... Ewok hasn't really thumped me much today and this is usually the time to be thumped." And then from there pay attention until next active period and attempt to count (ie - did I make it thru the slow period before getting to 10, or did I have to wait until the end of the next active period?). Also, during the active periods I know I get more than 10 in an hour, so did it take my whole active period to reach 10? This may not be the way to do it, but I know myself, with my mind the way it works, will probably end up doing it that way.

I think there is a website about this, that talks about the recommended way to do it?

KaLikeAWind · March 2015

https://www.countthekicks.org/how-to-count-the-kicks/

Found it

karaelaine1991 · March 2015

MrsWilson830 said:Thanks ladies! I have noticed the little guy has patterns and kicks from 12-1am, 8-9am, 3-4pm, and 7-8pm and sometimes randomly in between but it's usually not brought on by food unless it's spicy. Do I eat spicy stuff with every meal to ensure he's moving or just take note when he doesn't Kick me during that schedule?

I would just take note of abnormalities. I've noticed that DD (who's active anyway) goes bananas when I eat sugar - but I would never just binge on sugary stuff just to see if she's kicking or not. I think just try to eat as you normally would and if you notice that LO is abnormally inactive, then proceed however your care provider instructed you to. And, of course, if your care provider says you should be eating spicy food to get LO to kick more, then of course ignore me

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finchfeeder80 · March 2015

I really feel like this is best left to your doctor. So many people's doctors have recommendations for different times to start, if they even do this, and how to do it. Yours knows you best and what they are looking for. I think you might be over thinking this. If you are that concerned about it, I'd put a call in and at least speak to the nurse for what they would recommend you do. I would imagine having your paid professional tell you exactly how to handle this and what to look for would be more reassuring than any website or anecdotal advice. This way you can ask questions and have them answered immediately.

Kick counting is becoming the new "am I showing?".

CandiceEbrani · March 2015

Babies sometimes will kick at different times. My baby is very active before I get out of bed around 7am. I do my kick counts and continue on my day. At night when I'm home after dinner he/she usually starts again so if I'm bored I will count again. Choose one time when you are able to count and stick to that. Don't do anything to make your baby move ex: spicy food- it will on its own. But if you don't feel movement after a few hours of when you usually do your kick counts, have some juice, wait 20 minutes, lie on your left side, hands on your belly and count the movements in 30 minutes. If you feel 5- that's great! This is advise from my high risk OBGYN- obviously do what your doctor tells you. Some advise from a nervous FTM!!!!

devyns2nd · March 2015

I'd ask your Dr for sure like @finchfeeder80 said your Dr may want you to do something different. My Dr does want me to pay attention this time. With DD I had no reason to do a kick count.

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