Why is doing a Kick Count important?
Be Proactive. You are proactive in protecting the well being of your baby by going to routine prenatal care visits and doing routine tests to detect and prevent possible pregnancy complications. You can continue the commitment to your baby’s health by being vigilant of his or her movement. Dedicate typically less than 30 minutes a day to do the kick count! Get to know your baby. Even if your baby is very active, doing the kick count will allow you to be familiar with the “normal” pattern of your baby and thus you can more easily detect the gradual or sudden changes in the pattern of your baby’s movements. Bond with your baby. You will only feel those precious movements, kicks, jabs, swish, and rolls while the baby is inside of you. Kick Count provides a special time when you can bond with the baby. It is also the time for your partner to share this unique experience with you. Most importantly, significant changes in the fetal movement pattern may help identify potential problems with y
