Kick counting, explained with sources
Each guide summarizes published advice on counting a baby's movements and lists the sources it draws on. They are written by the Bumpi Kicks team and have not been reviewed by a clinician, so follow your own midwife or doctor first.
Guide
What Is the 10-in-2 Kick Counting Method?
The 10-in-2 method means timing how long it takes to feel 10 movements. What it is, who describes it, and what ACOG, the NHS, RCOG and Cochrane say.
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Why Track Fetal Movement? What the Evidence Says
Why a change in your baby's movements matters, and what the NHS, RCOG, ACOG and Cochrane say about counting kicks versus knowing your baby's usual pattern.
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When to Start Counting Kicks
There is no single week to start counting kicks. When most women first feel movement, when Cleveland Clinic says counting matters more, and who decides.
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What Counts as Normal Fetal Movement
There is no set number of movements that counts as normal. What the NHS, RCOG and Cleveland Clinic say, and why your own baby's pattern is the comparison.
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How to Count Kicks, and When Not to Wait
A common kick counting routine if your provider asked you to count, with time of day, tools, and the signs that mean call now instead of finishing the count.
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Reduced Fetal Movement: What to Do
If your baby moves less than usual or the pattern changes, contact your midwife, doctor or maternity unit immediately. What the NHS and the RCOG say.
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Kick Counting: Paper Chart or App?
A paper chart and an app record the same things. What a useful kick log needs, what the RCOG says about charts, and how to choose between paper and an app.
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