How to Count Baby Kicks Properly (Most Moms Don’t Know This!)

Counting baby kicks is one of the most important ways to check your baby’s health in the third trimester.
It’s simple, free, and can even help detect early signs if something is wrong.

But… most moms don’t know the CORRECT way to do it.
Don’t worry—this guide will teach you EXACTLY how to count kicks safely and properly.

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✅ Why Kick Counting Is Important

Baby movements = Baby’s health signal.
A sudden decrease in movement can be the first warning sign that baby needs help.

Doctors often say:
“If you ever feel something is off, ALWAYS count kicks!”

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✅ Best Time to Count Baby Kicks

Your baby is most active:

After meals

In the evening

When you are relaxed

👉 Count at the SAME time every day for the best results!

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✅ Best Position to Count

Sit or lie in a comfortable, quiet place.

✔ Sit slightly reclined
OR
✔ Lie on your LEFT side (best blood flow to baby)

❌ Avoid lying flat on your back

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✅ What Counts as a Kick?

All of these COUNT:

✅ Kicks

✅ Rolls / Turn

✅ Jabs / Punches

✅ Flutters or light movements

❌ Hiccups do NOT count (they feel like tiny rhythmic jumps)

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✅ How to Track Kicks (Simple Method)

1. Count 10 movements
   
2. Most babies will do this within 30 minutes to 2 hours
   
3. Use a phone app or notebook to track daily

Consistency is the KEY!

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✅ When to Worry (Call Your Doctor!)

🚨 Less than 10 movements in 2 hours
🚨 Sudden drop in activity
🚨 Something feels “not normal”

Trust your instinct. If it feels off, get checked immediately. It’s always better to be safe!

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✅ Every Baby Is Unique ❤️

Some babies move a LOT.
Some babies are calm.
Don’t compare with others!

The goal is to know YOUR baby’s normal pattern and watch for changes.

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✅ Final Tips

✔ Start counting daily from 28 weeks (3rd trimester)
✔ Do it at the same time each day
✔ Save your records
✔ Never ignore your gut feeling

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✅ Share This With Other Moms!

Kick counting is simple…
But it can literally save lives.

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