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I'd like to donate, where would my money go?

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There are lots of ways we use donations, including attending exhibitions, producing literature and maintaining our app. For further details please visit our how we help section.

Published: 11th February, 2016

Updated: 28th June, 2018

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Where can I get information on baby's movements?

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If you have a question that is specific to your pregnancy, it's always best to speak to your midwife who knows you and your baby. If you'd like general advice about your baby's movements in pregnancy, visit our Your Baby's Movements section.

Published: 20th March, 2014

Updated: 28th June, 2018

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How can I get involved?

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If you are interested in getting involved, please visit our fundraising page for ideas and support.

If you would like to volunteer then please email [email protected] to express your interest. Please note we don't have a constant requirement for volunteers, so there isn't always something available. We particularly need people who can volunteer at exhibitions with us, these usually take place in London and Birmingham.

Published: 28th June, 2018

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Why did you change your name from Count the Kicks?

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This is an important step for us and reflects feedback we have had over the years from Midwives and healthcare professionals. Some midwives told us that the name felt like it was advocating the Count to 10 method, even though the information we provided was to get to know the baby’s regular pattern of movement. By changing the name we hope to clarify our message and help us to reach more expectant parents with our advice on baby movement.

Kicks Count advocates the importance of understanding a baby’s movement patterns during pregnancy and we want to ensure that pregnant women understand our advice clearly. All the information in our leaflets has been written in conjunction with Department of Health, Public Health England, Tommys, Sands and representatives from RCOG and RCM.

Our key message is, and always has been, that there is no set number of kicks or movements that expectant mums should expect to feel.

The current rate of stillbirth in the UK is one of the worst in the developed world with 16 stillborn and neonatal deaths every single day. The UK Government has recently pledged to cut this figure by half. Kicks Count fully supports this ambition and will continue to campaign until stillbirths become a rarity in the UK.

Our new web address will be kickscount.org.uk although countthekicks.org.uk will continue to redirect to this site indefinitely. This means that any literature or products still in circulation with the old web address will continue to give the most up to date and relevant advice. Our facebook page has also changed over to kicks count.

Published: 28th June, 2018

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I'm worried about my baby's movements, what should I do?

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If you think your baby’s movements have slowed down or stopped, contact your midwife or maternity unit immediately (it is staffed 24 hours, 7 days a week).

Do not put off calling until the next day to see what happens. Do not worry about phoning, it is important for your doctors and midwives to know if your baby’s movements have slowed down or stopped.

Do not use any hand-held monitors, dopplers, or phone apps to check your baby’s heartbeat. Even if you detect a heartbeat, this does not mean your baby is well.

Published: 28th June, 2018

Updated: 16th October, 2019

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