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Keeping
Track of Fetal Movements
Starting
around 18 weeks of pregnancy, you will begin to feel fetal movements.
These kicks and movements will be easier to distinguish the
further along you are. Around 28 weeks of pregnancy is a good
time to start keeping track of fetal movements daily by using
a kick count chart. Opinions vary from practice to practice
on how to count kicks, number of kicks to count, and when you
should call your doctor. Talk to your doctor about her protocol
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Cardiff
Count to Ten Method
The Cardiff
Count to Ten method is probably the most common method for
tracking fetal movements and is the method used for the fetal
kick count chart below. With this method, you count kicks
around the same time each day. Timing kicks about an hour
after meals is best.You mark your starting time and then start
counting kicks until you reach ten fetal movements. Then mark
your ending time on the chart. As a general guide, you should
expect ten movements within two hours, but please contact
your physician for their procedure. If you notice a decrease
in your baby's fetal movements a significant change in his
or her activity, it is always best to check with your doctor.
Decreasing fetal movement can be a sign that your baby should
be evaluated and warrants a phone call
Printable
Kick Count Chart
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this chart. You
can download Adobe Acrobat Reader here.
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