We are lucky to have an incredible group of midwives on our Count the Kicks Ambassadors team.

These midwives are helping improve birth outcomes!

#CountTheKicks #MovementMonitoring #ThirdTrimester #FetalMovements #FREEPregnancyApp

Meet Robyn, our newest Count the Kicks Ambassador!

Robyn’s goal is to help prevent the birthing individuals she supports from experiencing stillbirth and to improve birth outcomes for Black families.

Learn more about Robyn here: countthekicks.org/team-member/ro…

The weekend before John Carl was born his mom noticed that his movements were slower than usual and it took him longer to reach 10 movements.

Read his full story here: countthekicks.org/babysaves/john…

Our free app helps parents get to know their baby’s normal, which allows you to notice when there is a change.

❤️ Thank you to Rose L. Horton, Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Board Member and creator of #notonmywatch , for sharing the importance of movement monitoring.

NEW AMBASSADOR ALERT!

In 2009, Chandra experienced a heart-wrenching loss when she became the mother of a #stillborn daughter, Adonijah Janai. She turned her personal tragedy into a beacon of hope and support for others which led her to Count the Kicks.

countthekicks.org/team-member/ch…

If you’re monitoring your baby’s movements at the same time each day, it should take about the same amount of time each day to feel 10 movements. Get checked out if you notice a change in how long it takes to get to 10 movements or the strength of your baby’s movements!

According to NIH research, sleeping on your side during your third trimester can reduce your risk of complications such as stillbirth. Sleeping on your side allows unrestricted flow of blood and oxygen to your baby, while sleeping on your back or front may restrict it.

Not high-risk? You should still be monitoring your baby’s movements! Even if this isn’t your first pregnancy. Why? Because EVERY baby is different!

#CountTheKicks #Stillbirth Prevention #EveryKickCounts #Stillbirth #HighRiskPregnancy

Counting kicks is a simple way to monitor your baby’s well-being! Expectant parents should begin counting daily at 28 weeks. Our app is available on your smartphone, or web browser. We also have paper charts + counting bands! Check them out here: countthekicks.org/download-app/

Do you feel tired and sluggish when you don’t feel well? Babies are the SAME! If their movements have slowed or changed it may be due to a complication. If you notice a change in their movements, head straight to labor and delivery to get checked.

Counting kicks (and jabs, rolls, pokes and swishes!) can lead to a better birth outcome for you AND baby!

#CountTheKicks #Stillbirth Prevention #EveryKickCounts #Stillbirth

Labor and delivery is open 24/7 - even on holidays and weekends!

This means that you can stop in whenever you have concerns about your baby’s movements whether it’s at 2 a.m. or on Christmas morning! They are ALWAYS open!

#CountTheKicks #Stillbirth Prevention #Stillbirth

Siblings can bond with baby before they are even born!

Here’s how big brother/sister can help you track baby’s movements:

They can tap the foot in our app every time you feel a movement OR they can feel for baby’s movements and tell you when to tap the foot.

🤰🏿🌟 It's #BlackMaternalHealthWeek ! 🌟🤰🏿

Did you know that Black women are disproportionately affected by pregnancy complications?

#CountTheKicks is committed to changing this narrative by empowering Black mothers to monitor their baby's movements for a safer pregnancy.

Have baby’s movements slowed? It’s time to GO! Head straight to labor and delivery to be seen.

Movements are how your baby communicates with you, a change in movement is them telling you that something isn’t right.