Monitor Fetal Kicks
Fetal Movement
One of the most important things you can do for your unborn baby is to monitor his or her kicking and movements. The rule of thumb is you should feel your baby kick or roll at least ten times every hour. Simply pick an hour and begin counting. One kick… two… once you reach ten, if it is under an hour, you know your baby is doing well. If it has been over an hour, monitor your baby’s kicking for the next hour. If after this you have not gotten the correct “ten count” for fetal kicks, call your OB/GYN.
As your pregnancy reaches the end, your baby has less room to move. You won’t feel as many distinctive kicks, but should always feel the baby move at least ten times per hour. Of course, if at any time you feel like something is “not quite right,” contact your OB/GYN. A mother’s intuition is rarely wrong!
