Later in your pregnancy (after 28 weeks) your doctor may want you to do
"Fetal Kick Counts". This is a way of tracking your baby's movement and
general well-being.



How are "Fetal Kick Counts" done?

You should lie down and place a hand on your stomach to count your baby's
movements. This includes nudges, rolls and kicks from your baby. If you do not
immediately feel movement, don't panic. Babies have sleep cycles that last from 20-40
minutes. It may help to drink a cold drink or have something to eat. You  should
record each movement you feel in order to keep track accurately. In general, you
should feel at least 5-6 fetal movements in one hour (or 10 movements in 2
hours).

What if I don't feel enough movement?

If it takes more than 2 hours for the baby to move 10 times, call the
office at (303) 766-0197 and press 1 to speak with someone. If the office is open, do
not leave a message on voicemail. If a nurse is not available, press 0 to be connected with the
receptionist. Decreased or absent fetal movement can be an indicator of fetal
distress.