Perform a kick count at the same time each day to determine the average movements per hour for your baby. Fewer than eight to 10 fetal movements within a two-hour time period warrants a call to the obstetrician.
Reduced activity or lack of fetal movements might indicate fetal distress. The doctor might want to perform a non-stress test or ultrasound examination to determine the health of the baby. Alissa Pond Mentzer worked in biotech research and educational publishing before becoming a freelance writer in She has contributed to textbooks for The Mcgraw-Hill Companies and National Geographic School Division and writes science articles for various websites. Mentzer earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University in anthropology and biological sciences.
Most mothers-to-be eagerly await that first reassuring baby kick, just to know their baby is growing and developing. Sometime between weeks into the pregnancy , moms will begin to feel movement. For first-time moms, it may occur closer to 25 weeks , and for second or third-time moms, it may occur closer to 18 weeks. For a couple of weeks, it may be difficult to distinguish between gas and the real thing, but very soon, you will notice a pattern. Setting aside time every day when you know your baby is active to count kicks, swishes, rolls, and jabs may help identify potential problems and can help prevent stillbirth.
Though strongly recommended for high-risk pregnancies, counting fetal movements beginning at 28 weeks may be beneficial for all pregnancies. Generally, moms find their babies are most active after eating a meal or something sweet, drinking something very cold, or after physical activity.
You may also find your baby to be more active between pm and am , as your blood sugar level is declining. Taking time to do your baby kick counts will encourage you to rest and bond with your baby. Start by finding a comfortable position during a time when your baby is usually most active.
Some moms prefer sitting in a well-supported position with their arms holding their bellies. Do not wait until the next day — call immediately, even if it's the middle of the night. There's no set number of movements you should feel each day — every baby is different. You do not need to count the number of kicks or movements you feel each day. The important thing is to get to know your baby's usual movements from day to day. Do not use a home doppler heartbeat listening kit to try to check the baby's heartbeat yourself.
This is not a reliable way to check your baby's health. Even if you hear a heartbeat, this does not mean your baby is well. If your baby is not well, they will not be as active as usual. You can probably second-guess half of the things that will make a baby move before you even experience it, such as:.
She can have a listen and monitor you properly to put your mind at rest. From about 26 weeks, I've had a very active little boy in there but it took me a while to get into his pattern of moving and sleeping. If he has a very active day like yesterday, he will be quieter today.
Since 28 weeks, it's been much more regular.
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