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A special way of remembering a loved one can be to raise money in memory of their life, however short. Read more

When will I first feel movement?

Most women usually begin to feel their baby move between 16 and 24 weeks of pregnancy. Read more

How often should I feel my baby move?

There is no set number of normal movements you need to feel. Your baby will have their own pattern of movements that you should get to know. Read more

What should I do if I notice reduced movement?

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). Read more

What if movements are reduced again?

Never hesitate to contact your midwife or the maternity unit for advice, no matter how many times this happens. Read more

Why are movements important?

A reduction in a baby’s movements can sometimes be an important warning sign that a baby is unwell. Half of women who had a stillbirth noticed their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped. Read more

How we help

The aim at Kicks Count is to increase awareness of baby’s movements in pregnancy to reduce the UK’s stillbirth and neonatal death rate. We have a number of ways to achieve this. Read more