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At some point in your pregnancy (usually 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.
You will need 1 hour of your day in order to
do an accurate fetal kick count. You should sit or lie down and
begin 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, such as orange juice. You should
record each movement you feel in order to keep track accurately.
There are "kick count" forms available in the office if you desire.
In general, you should feel 5-6 fetal movements (or more) in one
hour.
You should call your doctor immediately if you
are not getting adequate fetal movements. Decreased or absent
fetal movement can be an indicator of fetal distress. Call the
office immediately and use the prompt for the emergency line in
order to report these symptoms.
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