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What is fetal movement counting?

Fetal movement counting is a way to check the health of a woman’s unborn baby (fetus). It’s often called kick counting.

It’s done by counting the number of kicks you feel from your baby in the uterus in a certain time period.

By 20 weeks gestation, most women are able to feel their baby's movements. Movements vary in strength and how often they occur.

There are different patterns of movement. They depend on the baby’s age.

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When to worry about fetal movement

Most babies tend to be more active in the evening hours. This can start as early as the second trimester. A baby may be more active about an hour after the mother eats. This is because of the increase in sugar (glucose) in the mother's blood.

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Fetal movement normally increases during the day with peak activity late at night.

Why might I need to do fetal movement counting?

Fetal movement is one show of a baby’s health in the womb. Each woman should learn the normal pattern and number of movements for her own baby.

A change in the normal pattern or number of fetal movements may mean the baby is under str

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when do i need to start tracking baby movements