fetal kick count question

jojo23 · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:10 PM

hey girls im just a little confused on counting kicks and my app isnt until next week... i know different countries have different guidelines and as im in ireland it might not be the same but hopefully someone can clear it up

should i be feeling 10 kicks/movement in 2 hours or 10 kicks/movement in 24 hours!?!?

i definitely feel 10 in 24 hours but very rarely 10 in 2 hours! i have a lazy little man and an anterior placenta so just a little confused!

thanks in advance girls xxxxx

jessicatunnel · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:13 PM

My midwife here says I'm supposed to have 10 kicks in one hour twice a day. I've been kind of lazy on counting but when I do I normally just count 10-15 kicks in 24 hours.

sweetpeaxo · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:14 PM

My Dr says 10 kicks in a two hour period, if not, give Dr a call. But, I know my baby's schedule, sometimes I don't get 10 in two hours, especially if he is sleeping/quiet. I don't really follow that guideline honestly, cuz some babies are just quiet in general. As long as you feel movements that are regular for you, then I wouldn't worry at all.

Leids · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:16 PM

I'm in the US so it may be a bit different, but I have a brochure from my OB with scheduled kick count times and I'm supposed to feel 10 in 2 hours. To be honest, with how much he moves what seems like 24/7, I don't do it as often as I should.

bananaz · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:17 PM

There's no universal method for kick counting - even in the same country, different midwives/doctors tell people different things.

That said, the real point of any kick counting method is just becoming aware of your baby's activity patterns so that you'll notice if there's a reduction in movement. I don't think it really matters whether you do that by timing how long it takes your LO to get to 10 kicks or whether you just note which times of day LO is normally active and then watch for changes during those times, but if you want a specific method then you should probably talk to your own midwife/doctor and see what they suggest

MrsPear · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:23 PM

I've seen a couple of threads on this topic and it doesn't seem like there is one set guideline...my midwife hasn't even mentioned a specific amount of kicks to me but said that I need to take note of baby's 'busy' periods and routine and to contact her if I see significant changes from what is normal for the baby. x

v2007 · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:23 PM

Chloe's Count The Kick Campaign has tons of info re kicks.

Here is the link. http://countthekicks.org.uk/

The rule of thumb is 10 movements through the day.

V xxx

kat2504 · Mar 26th, 2012, 12:23 PM

The methods that get you to feel 10 in 2 hours don't expect you to have ten kicks in every single two hour period.

You are usually instructed to count once a day at a time when the baby is usually at their most active.

If I did a kick count at 9pm I'd get ten in about twenty minutes.
If I did it at 10am I might well struggle to get ten in two hours.
Different babies are active at different times of day so it's all about what's normal for you.

If you aren't feeling 10 during the whole day then it is definitely necessary to call the hospital.

JessPape · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:10 PM

MOST (not all babies) have a timeline, that they will be more active than others. Mine ususally right in the morning and or before i got to bed. So theses are when I will count my kicks. My doctor also said 10 kicks in a 2 hour period. When your out doing stuff during the day chances are you'll lull them to sleep, or u wont feel the movements anyways.

chipsticks · Mar 26th, 2012, 14:12 PM

My midwife said ten in twelve hours!

Mar 26th, 2012, 12:10 PM	#1
jojo23 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: ireland Posts: 1,627	fetal kick count question hey girls im just a little confused on counting kicks and my app isnt until next week... i know different countries have different guidelines and as im in ireland it might not be the same but hopefully someone can clear it up should i be feeling 10 kicks/movement in 2 hours or 10 kicks/movement in 24 hours!?!? i definitely feel 10 in 24 hours but very rarely 10 in 2 hours! i have a lazy little man and an anterior placenta so just a little confused! thanks in advance girls xxxxx

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:13 PM	#2
jessicatunnel Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,028	My midwife here says I'm supposed to have 10 kicks in one hour twice a day. I've been kind of lazy on counting but when I do I normally just count 10-15 kicks in 24 hours.

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:14 PM	#3
sweetpeaxo Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,725	My Dr says 10 kicks in a two hour period, if not, give Dr a call. But, I know my baby's schedule, sometimes I don't get 10 in two hours, especially if he is sleeping/quiet. I don't really follow that guideline honestly, cuz some babies are just quiet in general. As long as you feel movements that are regular for you, then I wouldn't worry at all.

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:16 PM	#4
Leids Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 2,357	I'm in the US so it may be a bit different, but I have a brochure from my OB with scheduled kick count times and I'm supposed to feel 10 in 2 hours. To be honest, with how much he moves what seems like 24/7, I don't do it as often as I should.

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:17 PM	#5
bananaz Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,160	There's no universal method for kick counting - even in the same country, different midwives/doctors tell people different things. That said, the real point of any kick counting method is just becoming aware of your baby's activity patterns so that you'll notice if there's a reduction in movement. I don't think it really matters whether you do that by timing how long it takes your LO to get to 10 kicks or whether you just note which times of day LO is normally active and then watch for changes during those times, but if you want a specific method then you should probably talk to your own midwife/doctor and see what they suggest

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:23 PM	#6
MrsPear Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: England Posts: 1,480	I've seen a couple of threads on this topic and it doesn't seem like there is one set guideline...my midwife hasn't even mentioned a specific amount of kicks to me but said that I need to take note of baby's 'busy' periods and routine and to contact her if I see significant changes from what is normal for the baby. x

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:23 PM	#7
v2007 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29,371	Chloe's Count The Kick Campaign has tons of info re kicks. Here is the link. http://countthekicks.org.uk/ The rule of thumb is 10 movements through the day. V xxx

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Mar 26th, 2012, 12:23 PM	#8
kat2504 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northamptonshire, UK Posts: 5,295	The methods that get you to feel 10 in 2 hours don't expect you to have ten kicks in every single two hour period. You are usually instructed to count once a day at a time when the baby is usually at their most active. If I did a kick count at 9pm I'd get ten in about twenty minutes. If I did it at 10am I might well struggle to get ten in two hours. Different babies are active at different times of day so it's all about what's normal for you. If you aren't feeling 10 during the whole day then it is definitely necessary to call the hospital.

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JessPape Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,817	MOST (not all babies) have a timeline, that they will be more active than others. Mine ususally right in the morning and or before i got to bed. So theses are when I will count my kicks. My doctor also said 10 kicks in a 2 hour period. When your out doing stuff during the day chances are you'll lull them to sleep, or u wont feel the movements anyways.

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Mar 26th, 2012, 14:12 PM	#10
chipsticks Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 465	My midwife said ten in twelve hours!

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