Kick counts

grkgdss00 · September 2015

Has anyone started kick counts yet? I don't have my next OB visit until 30w, so trying to get ahead of the game.

My issue is baby doesn't really have a regular routine, but I do feel him/her frequently before bed, and they recommend counting at the same time everyday.

Can I count the kicks at any given time? Any recommendations here? When do you count?

sbodman82 · September 2015

I try to count when he is not kicking

nz113 · September 2015

I don't typically count her kicks at the same time everyday as she doesn't really have a set pattern. I just wait to feel the first one and then start counting from there. As long as your baby kicks at least 10 times in less than 2 hours you're fine. I like to count twice a day. I hope this helps momma.

jenbstevens · September 2015

You are supposed to count at a time that baby is usually active. They should have a pretty set pattern by 30 weeks so once you feel a kick during that time you usually know more are coming. Like the previous poster said, 10 kicks in 2 hours and you're good. My OB said to start counting once I was in the 3rd trimester.

Catherine1021 · September 2015

My OB gave me a little chart to fill out starting at 28 weeks. I'm supposed to do it around the same time of day every day, and it was recommended to do it when baby is usually active. I write down the time of the first kick, then the time at the 10th kick. If 2 hours pass and I haven't felt 10 kicks, then I'm supposed to immediately go to the hospital labor & delivery to get checked out.

chewie5990 · September 2015

When you do kick counts are you supposed to only count actual jabs or do you count any movement?

Catherine1021 · September 2015

My OB said any movement

JElizbetty · September 2015

I had to start at 24weeks. They say any movement counts I do mine around this time I lay flat on the couch and pull up my shirt because sometimes I can see the movement but didn't really feel it. I noticed my baby is active all day so anytime works for me, as long as its 10 within 2 hours. 99% of the time I have 10 movements in about 10 to 15 minutes.

BP1979 · September 2015

This little bugger is moving so much that I'm not even worrying about doing kick counts. It's definitely 10 movements in a short period of time!!

mbecca11 · September 2015

I'm 29 weeks and my OB hasn't said anything at all about doing kick counts. The next time I see her I'll be 30 weeks. I'm wondering if she'll mention it then. Either way she's very very active in there so I'm not worried about it.

nik6499 · September 2015

My OB specifically told me not to worry about it yet because she isn't likely to be that reliable with movement at this point

racheldelacruz · September 2015

I feel like.... This is really unnecessary. Unless you aren't noticing movement like usual... But daily counts?!

breezypip · September 2015

I had my 28 week check up and no mention of regular kick counts. I was only told that if I noticed a big decrease to count then. But right now she is moving constantly so I haven't had to worry about it.

laurabwalker · October 2015

It's more about what the baseline is you feel and then a very noticeable change.

BP1979 · October 2015

@armywife8289 this post was 6 below the one you posted and was started yesterday

fmraglio · October 2015

I was given a chart to start at 28 weeks, I'm supposed to make sure I feel at least 4 kicks after each meal, at least 3x a day, and if I do I get 3 checks for the day. If not I call.

brydeebs · October 2015

Mr doctor does not do kick counts.. She said she thinks it drives women crazy! It would me!

ammnam14 · October 2015

I had an appointment today and the nurse gave me a packet explaining everything I need to start doing. The kick count page basically says pick a two hour time frame and count 10 kicks. If you can count 10 in under two hours you're good. Lol simple enough I guess. I'm also 28 weeks!