In the third trimester of daily monitoring of your baby's movements is as important as taking your pregnancy multivitamins. You should feel regular consistent movement - if anything seems irregular contact your doctor, midwife or hospital for a check-up.
How to Do a Kick Count
Pick a time of day when your baby is most active, usually after you’ve had a snack or light meal. Once you’re sure she’s awake, sit with your feet up or lie on your side and start counting movements. Twists, turns, swishes, rolls and jabs also count as “kicks.” Hiccups do not.
Log the number of minutes it takes to count 10 movements. You can download a counting chart at firstcandle.org.
Doing a kick count generally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but it might take as long as two hours. Overweight women may have a harder time perceiving kicks. Also remember that the sensations won’t be as sharp and noticeable as your pregnancy progresses and the baby has less room to move around.
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