Kick count chart

Apart from seeing your baby on an ultrasound and the other info you get at your prenatal check-ups, it can feel like a bit of a mystery as to what’s going on inside the womb when you're pregnant.

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But once you start to feel some fetal movement, usually in the second trimester, you can gather a few clues just by paying close attention.

Those tiny jabs and rolls are a solid indication of the situation in there — and all you have to do is count them.

Here’s more on why kick counts are so important, including how to keep track of baby kicks during pregnancy and when to call your doctor about changes in fetal movement.

What are kick counts?

Officially called fetal movement counting, kick counts are a simple method of monitoring your unborn baby’s activity in the womb.Trusted SourceCleveland ClinicKick CountsSee All Sources^[1] 

Kick counts during pregnancy are defined as the number of little kicks, taps, pokes, nudges, flutters, rolls or swishes you feel during a specific period of time.

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