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  • Fiona's Story: Joseph, Our Little Miracle

    Fiona's Story: Joseph, Our Little Miracle

    I’m a midwife so always knew the importance of monitoring movements. Joseph was 5lb when he was born and spent a week in NICU, finally coming home at 12-days old. Read more

  • FMH and reduced movements

    FMH and reduced movements

    My baby was born alive thanks to your campaign, I would have taken the advice about baby movements from my parents as gospel otherwise ... after all, they have 6 kids between them, they are the experts ... aren't they??? Read more

  • Forever grateful

    Forever grateful

    I was 39+1 when I reported reduced movement for the 2nd time. I was sent home but returned the next day and was induced. My beautiful healthy boy was born within 23 hours. Read more

  • Felix the fighter

    Felix the fighter

    Felix was born 2 months early but alive and strong due to the Kicks Count campaign Read more

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“Gut Feelings are Guardian Angels”

“Gut Feelings are Guardian Angels”

My baby was born 39+6 via emergency cesarean and she had her cord wrapped around her neck four times and a true knot! In hindsight, I did notice reduced movement but thought I was missing her active time by going to bed earlier. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2024

Updated: 24th August, 2024

Author: Brandi Timko

Location: 612 N 1st St., Elburn, Illinois, 60119

Archie's Safe Arrival

Archie's Safe Arrival

My son, Archie, was born at 32-weeks via emergency caesarean section in December. The consultant told me that following my gut instinct, and knowing that his movement just wasn’t right, saved Archie’s life. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Orla's Arrival: Anterior Placenta and Reduced Movements

Orla's Arrival: Anterior Placenta and Reduced Movements

My daughter had to be born at 30 weeks due to me going to the maternity unit with reduced movements. I had anterior placenta and it caused me a lot of anxiety around what was normal movements. Thankfully she arrived safely and is now a thriving one year old. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2022

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Alessandra Rodari

Kicks Really Do Count!

Kicks Really Do Count!

I went to hospital at 39 weeks with reduced movement that I noticed because of my wristband. It helped me noticed her reduced movement and led to her being safely delivered. I can't thank you enough for the message you deliver. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2021

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Author: Unverified User

Location: 33 Ramsey Road, Allerton, Liverpool, L19 4uz

Finley's Story

Finley's Story

Finley was born by emergency c section at 34+2 weeks due to severely reduced movements. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2021

Updated: 2nd November, 2021

Author: Sarah Asher

Location: 7 eastoft house, Carrington drive, Lincoln, LN6 0BZ

Comments: 4

Laura & Lewis

Laura & Lewis

Beautiful baby Lewis was born on 14th September 2021 because his mum, Laura, trusted her instincts. Here, she tells their story. Read more

Published: 8th October, 2021

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Claire's Story: Our Double Miracle

Claire's Story: Our Double Miracle

Two healthy babies after two experiences of reduced movements Read more

Published: 26th July, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: claire chapman

Location: 14, George Street, Eastleigh, SO509BU

Reduced Movements during COVID-19: Chloe's Story

Reduced Movements during COVID-19: Chloe's Story

We were very lucky to have been able to bring our little girl home. If I hadn't have known how important movements were because of Kicks Count, I wouldn't have gone in to be checked. Read more

Published: 15th June, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Laura Cunnington

Location: 16 The Causeway, SOUTHPORT, Pr98jb

Oscar’s safe arrival

Oscar’s safe arrival

How my baby's reduced movements signalled a problem, triggered my induction - and his safe arrival. Read more

Published: 10th May, 2020

Updated: 11th May, 2020

Author: Jenna King

From Midwife to Mummy: Claire's Story

From Midwife to Mummy: Claire's Story

11 episodes of reduced movements daily monitoring and an emergency c section at 36+6. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Claire Popple

Location: 79 wainwright, Peterborough, PE4 5AH

Reduced Movements: Lucy's Story

Reduced Movements: Lucy's Story

Thanks to Kicks Count, I knew to look out for not only slowing down but a change in movements - I can't thank you enough Read more

Published: 15th March, 2020

Updated: 16th March, 2020

Author: Lucy Pullen

Location: Flat 5, 86 Junction Road, Burgess Hill, RH150JP

Fiona's Story: Joseph, Our Little Miracle

Fiona's Story: Joseph, Our Little Miracle

I’m a midwife so always knew the importance of monitoring movements. Joseph was 5lb when he was born and spent a week in NICU, finally coming home at 12-days old. Read more

Published: 4th March, 2020

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Reduced movements

Reduced movements

I had my baby delivered at 30 weeks after a few episodes of reduced movement. Thanks to Kicks Count I was able to recognise that something just was not right! Read more

Published: 21st May, 2019

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 24 Crownleaze, StapleHill, Bristol, BS16 4QZ

I just happened to mention my baby was a bit quiet

I just happened to mention my baby was a bit quiet

I now have the most beautiful and healthy baby boy, weighing 8lb 10oz - he’s absolutely perfect. Read more

Published: 5th May, 2019

Updated: 7th October, 2019

Author: Unverified User

Location: 21 Maple Close, Maryport, CA15 7df

FMH and reduced movements

FMH and reduced movements

My baby was born alive thanks to your campaign, I would have taken the advice about baby movements from my parents as gospel otherwise ... after all, they have 6 kids between them, they are the experts ... aren't they??? Read more

Published: 11th March, 2019

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 31 Valley View, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8BE

Comments: 1

Forever grateful

Forever grateful

I was 39+1 when I reported reduced movement for the 2nd time. I was sent home but returned the next day and was induced. My beautiful healthy boy was born within 23 hours. Read more

Published: 7th December, 2018

Updated: 4th March, 2020

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 47 Trowbridge Close, Swindon, SN2 5BX

My miracle 33 week baby

My miracle 33 week baby

Thanks to Kicks Count and using the tracking app, I noticed reduced movements in my baby. It turns out that I lost my waters at 28 weeks and also developed pre-eclampsia. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 22 Great Amber Way, Amesbury, Salisbury, SP4 7GD

Comments: 1

Reduced movements - placental abruption

Reduced movements - placental abruption

Placental abruption Read more

Published: 6th November, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Comments: 1

Felix the fighter

Felix the fighter

Felix was born 2 months early but alive and strong due to the Kicks Count campaign Read more

Published: 5th September, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 35 Meadow Close, Stretton on Dunsmore, Stretton on Dunsmore, Rugby, CV23 9NL

Comments: 1

Following gut instinct about movements

Following gut instinct about movements

My experience of monitoring my baby's movement, my gut telling me the movements had changed and why I was right to listen to it Read more

Published: 24th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 4 Scott House, 19 Winter Close, Epsom, KT17 1AN

My RainBeau Baby Story

My RainBeau Baby Story

After 7 episodes of reduced movements and following my instincts and Kicks Count advice, I was induced and had my beautiful baby Isla Beau. Read more

Published: 23rd July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 66 Ings Way East, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0DT

It’s so important to get checked

It’s so important to get checked

I wanted to share my appreciation of all the hard work everyone at Kicks Count does! I first heard about this amazing charity when pregnant with my 2nd daughter in 2013. I was still following your work & loved seeing all the stories of how the charity was saving babies lives! Little did I know in March 2018 it would be saving my own baby’s life! Read more

Published: 20th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 49 Hilary road, Stenhousemuir, Falkirk, FK5 3DL

Reduced Movements and Baby Iris

Reduced Movements and Baby Iris

My positive story regarding reduced movements and the early delivery of my baby Read more

Published: 19th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Unverified User

Location: 14 Dahlia Place, Billingham, TS23 2FA

Mothers instincts- it’s a real thing!

Mothers instincts- it’s a real thing!

Because of following ‘Kicks Count’ on Facebook I had the knowledge and bravery to contact a midwife when I felt things weren’t right... Read more

Published: 19th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: Sanctuary Cottage, Holyhead Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8EQ

Comments: 1

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  • Anterior Placenta: Your Questions Answered

    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.

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  • FMH and reduced movements

    FMH and reduced movements

    My baby was born alive thanks to your campaign, I would have taken the advice about baby movements from my parents as gospel otherwise ... after all, they have 6 kids between them, they are the experts ... aren't they???

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  • How many Kicks should I feel in 1 hour?

    There is no set number of movements you need to feel in one hour, 2 hours or 24 hours. Get to know what is normal for your baby and report any change immediately.

  • What can I expect when I report reduced movement?

    What can I expect when I report reduced movement?

    The care you receive when you report a change in movement will depend on your stage of pregnancy. Here you can find out what to expect.

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    Your Pregnancy: Week by Week

    Find out what to expect during your pregnancy, depending on the week.

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    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.

  • Free Kick Counting App

    Free Kick Counting App

    The Kicks Count app is designed to help you get to know your baby’s regular pattern of movement, once you have recorded sessions the graphs section will show you your baby’s movements over the last 2, 7 and 14 days.

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A Timely Intervention: Charlie's Birth Story

A Timely Intervention: Charlie's Birth Story

Saving lives with timely intervention - how Charlie's intuition, and fast-acting hospital team, ensured her son's safe arrival. Read more

Published: 18th April, 2024

Updated: 16th August, 2024

Author: Elizabeth Hutton

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