Written by: P&N January 30 2011
Your doctor may recommend that you begin tracking your baby’s movements around week 28 of your pregnancy. Use these kick-counting tips to keep up with your little mover and shaker.
- Find a comfortable position so baby has plenty of opportunity to show her stuff. Many moms like to sit down with a good book or lie comfortably on their left side.
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Plan your kick-counts for a period when baby is usually active, such as after a meal or right before bedtime.
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Note how much time passes before you’ve felt 10 movements. Ideally, you want to notice at least 10 movements in two hours, although it will likely take much less time.
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If baby appears to be sleepy and more still than usual, don’t fret. Eat something sweet, drink something cold, or take a quick walk around the block to wake her up, then start your kick-count again.
