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Changes in fetal movement may reflect changes in fetal well-being.
By keeping a record of the number of times your baby moves during the day,
you can provide useful information on fetal well-being.
Some babies are more active than others and each baby tends to have its own pattern of activity. The normal range of fetal movements that a mother feels-is between 10 and 200 per day.
Starting when you arise in the morning, count the number of movements (3 kicks in a row would be counted as 3 movements.) If you have not noted 10 fetal movements by the noon hour, have lunch and sit in a quiet location to continue your movement counting. If by early to mid-afternoon you still have not reached a count of 10, you should notify your doctor. Also, call if:
There are several different ways to instruct in fetal movement count. If you have already been instructed by your doctor, continue with your current method and this can be seen as additional information for you.
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