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Naomi’s Royal Park Challenge

I’m raising money for Kicks Count because, sadly, stillbirth isn’t rare. The UK has the 3rd highest stillbirth rate in the developed world and I'm supporting Kicks Count to change this.
Dance-a-thon

I’m raising money for Kicks Count because, sadly, stillbirth isn’t rare. The UK has the 3rd highest stillbirth rate in the developed world and I'm supporting Kicks Count to change this.
Coffee Morning

I’m raising money for Kicks Count because, sadly, stillbirth isn’t rare. The UK has the 3rd highest stillbirth rate in the developed world and I'm supporting Kicks Count to change this.
The Movement of Life

I have had Obstetric Cholestatis in both of my pregnancies so recording movement has been a huge part of my experience. I feel so lucky and grateful to have had two healthy babies delivered at 38 & 37 weeks. I have used the kicks count counter and this put my mind at ease so much in those last few weeks knowing my chance of having a stillborn was higher than normal.

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

The placenta develops wherever the fertilised egg embeds into your uterus. An anterior placenta is when your placenta is attached to the front wall of the uterus and is a completely normal place for it to implant and develop.
Your baby's movements

Feeling your baby move is a sign that they are well. Find out more about your baby's normal movements during pregnancy.
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 Kicks Count Wristbands and why and how do you use one?
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.