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Strictly Baby Names: 10 Glitterball Inspired Names for your Little Dancer

Your baby is on the way and its sequins at the ready! If you're still deliberating on your baby's name, swing, spin and step your way to our Strictly inspired names, perfect for your little foxtrotter - it's a 10 from us!
Mummy and Isobel's big haircut

After donating my hair several times, I decided to do it again and during conversation about it, Isobel said she would like to do it too! We would like to raise money for Kicks Count as they do amazing work to raise awareness that tries to prevent miscarriage and stillbirth and as you all know this is an issue close to our hearts.
This will be an extra special donation from Isobel as it is also her very first ever haircut! After raising money for kicks count we will each be donating 12" of h
Due in July 2020

A group for mums-to-be due in July 2020.
Where Kicks Count Began: Chloe's Story

This is the story of a special little girl, Chloe Wyatt. Chloe was stillborn in 2009, but her legacy lives on in Kicks Count.

Stillbirth charity Kicks Count warns Amazon, eBay and Facebook to stop selling home doppler kits
Pregnant Stacey Solomon explains why she won't be using a home doppler

Popular Loose Women presenter Stacey, who is expecting her third child, was revealed that she won't be using a home doppler for reassurance during her pregnancy.
Doppler Campaign Timeline

We’ve put together, and will keep adding to, the following timeline of notable dates from this campaign.
Why Ditch the Doppler?

In 2017 Kicks Count launched a campaign to regulate or ban the sale of home dopplers to expectant parents in the UK. Here the CEO explains why.
Vicki's Story

Vicki's first daughter, Evie, was stillborn on 18th June 2015. Telling us her story, she explains why she supports our campaign to have home doppler sales regulated in the UK.

Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter reveals tragic stillbirth

Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter has revealed her precious baby girl was stillborn on 21st December 2018.
Anterior Placenta: Your Questions Answered

What is the placenta? What does it mean to have an anterior placenta? The placenta is an incredible organ, belonging to both you and your baby. Learn more about your baby's lifeline and what an anterior placenta means for baby movement.
Your baby's movements

Hoping to find out more about your baby's movements? You're in the right place! Kicks Count is the UK's leading baby movement resource and awareness campaign. Find out more about your baby's movements here.
Gary Barlow discusses the heartbreaking stillbirth of his daughter Poppy

Gary Barlow has spoken out about the heartbreaking stillbirth of his daughter Poppy. The Take That singer, 47, described how she was stillborn at full term days before he had to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.
Baby sleep positioners pulled from shelves amid safety concerns

Baby sleep positioners have been pulled from the shelves of UK retailers amid growing safety concerns.
Quadruplets born at St Peters Hospital, Surrey!

Beautiful quadruplets have been born safely at St Peters Hospital, Surrey - the first set in 25 years. (image credit: Tom Phillips)
Recycling!

We have some very passionate supporters who recycle their own rubbish to help both the environment and our charity continue our work. If you'd like to contribute to their collections they would be grateful for your support - as would we!
Kicks Count Wristbands: What Are They?

When it comes to baby movement, it’s important to get to know your baby’s individual pattern. How do Kicks Count wristbands help? What are they? How do you use one? We answer your frequently asked questions.
Harry Kane and fiancée Katie welcome baby daughter!

England football hero Harry Kane has announced the birth of his second daughter with fiancée Katie on with a beautiful Instagram image.
Strictly Stars Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Márquez expecting!

Strictly Stars Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Márquez have announced they are expecting a baby, two years after meeting on the hit dancing show.