How frequently your baby moves gives your doctor or midwife a really good idea of how healthy your baby is while still inside. You may be asked to do these counts during the last trimester of your pregnancy. Want to find out if your baby is moving enough? Do a fetal kick count every day.
Difficulty: Average
Time Required: 30 minutes
Here's How:
- Choose a time of day.
- Get a watch.
- Get a piece of paper and pen or pencil.
- Make a tally mark for every movement your baby makes within 30 minutes.
- If your baby moves 10 times before 30 minutes, you're done.
- If you have fewer than 10 movements in 30 minutes continue.
- This time lay on your left side.
- Eat something.
- If you still do not have 10 movements in the next 30 minutes, call your practitioner.
Tips:
- Wait until at least 28 weeks before beginning this testing.
- Choose a time of day your baby is usually active.
- Ask your midwife or doctor for variations on this testing.
What You Need:
- A watch or clock.
- Paper.
- Something with which to write.
