Here's What You Need to Know about Fetal Kick Counts

The Birth Experience with Labor Nurse Mama

Today Trish talks about the importance of monitoring fetal movements to ensure your baby's health. She provides practical advice on how to perform fetal movement counts, emphasizing that all movements, excluding hiccups, should be noted.

Trish explains that regular monitoring, after 27-28 weeks, can significantly reduce the risk of stillbirth by 30%, and shares personal anecdotes to highlight the critical nature of timely intervention.

The episode also includes a downloadable fetal kick count tracker, and encourages mothers to always seek medical attention if they notice a decrease in fetal movements.

00:54 Today's Topic: Fetal Movement Counts

01:18 Interactive Session with Viewers

04:45 Understanding Fetal Movement Counts

05:26 Importance of Monitoring Fetal Movements

11:15 When and How to Perform Movement Counts

13:03 Tips for Effective Kick Counting

14:57 What to Do If Movements Decrease

17:29 Summary and Final Thoughts

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