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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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Success Story from Jade

Success Story from Jade

Maddox was delivered at at 34+2 weeks after his mum Jade noticed that his movements had reduced. Read more

Published: 8th May, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Success Story from The Baxters

Success Story from The Baxters

This beautiful little girl was born at 33 weeks when her mum, Jenny, recognised that her movements weren't what she had come to expect as normal. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Success Story from Sara

Success Story from Sara

Beautiful baby Florence was born at 35+4 when her mum, Sara, just knew that "something wasn't right" Read more

Published: 29th June, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Success Story from Jessica

Success Story from Jessica

Little Clementine was born at 35 weeks when her worried mum gained the courage to report her concerns over movements and how unwell she felt. A fast-acting medical team delivered her by emergency c-section, getting to her just in time. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Success Story from Isobel

Success Story from Isobel

This gorgeous little guy was delivered safely at at 37 weeks as his mum continued to report reduced movement each time it happened, using one of our wristbands to keep track. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Success Story from Ellie

Success Story from Ellie

Ellie was delivered safely at 37 weeks by a quick-acting maternity team when her proud mum Kim continued to report reduced movement; Ellie was eventually found to be in distress. Read more

Published: 29th June, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Lisa Newhouse

Comments: 1

First year reflection

First year reflection

Who knows what might have happened if I hadn’t been aware of movements & also if I didn’t have a brilliant midwife! Read more

Published: 16th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 30 Holbeche Crescent, Fillongley, Coventry, CV7 8ES

Comments: 1

My Freddie

My Freddie

Freddie was born at 34+6, 9.55pm weighing a tiny 3lb 9. Read more

Published: 16th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 151 Polperro Way, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 6JZ

Comments: 3

Reduced Movements

Reduced Movements

At 36+6 I went into Maternity Triage with reduced movements, 4 days later my baby was born! Read more

Published: 16th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Comments: 1

Reduced Movements at 36+6

Reduced Movements at 36+6

I am so grateful to the midwifes for acting quickly to deliver Ella. Although she was born poorly, needed a neonatal stay and had a bleak prognosis I wouldn't have Ella today if I hadn't reacted to the reduction of movements in my third trimester. Read more

Published: 17th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Anonymised User

Location: 1 Brunswick Mews, Osborne Road South, Southampton, SO17 2AW

Comments: 1

Hope for our Rainbow Baby

Hope for our Rainbow Baby

On the 12th June 2018 my husband, Alistair, and I welcomed our long awaited Rainbow Baby exactly two weeks early via elective section due to decrease in fetal movements after daily checks (CTG) for two weeks and a total of 13 ultrasounds! Read more

Published: 18th July, 2018

Updated: 10th June, 2023

Author: Hannah Smith

Location: 20A Hoe Lane, North Baddesley, Southampton, SO52 9NH

Comments: 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

  • Your Baby's Movements

    Your Baby's Movements

    Feeling your baby move is a sign they are well. Here's all you need to know about why you should monitor your baby's movements - and how.

  • Kicks Count Wristbands

    Kicks Count Wristbands

    How can a Kicks Count Wristband help me? How do you use one? We answer your frequently asked questions.

  • 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???

  • Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter reveals tragic stillbirth

    Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter reveals tragic stillbirth

    Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter has revealed her precious baby girl was stillborn on 21st December 2018.

  • 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.

  • Why Ditch the Doppler?

    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.

  • Your Pregnancy: Week by Week

    Your Pregnancy: Week by Week

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

  • 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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