Baby Kick Counter

Counting movements is a way of getting to know what is normal for your baby. There is no single number every baby should reach. What matters is the pattern you come to recognise — when your baby is usually active, how long a busy spell lasts, and what a quiet stretch looks like for them.

Most mothers start noticing movements between 16 and 24 weeks, and a recognisable pattern usually settles later in the second trimester. Movements do not slow down towards the end of pregnancy; a baby who is running out of room still moves as often, even if the movements feel different.

Pick a time when your baby is usually active, sit or lie somewhere comfortable on your side, and start a session. Tap once for each movement you feel — a kick, a roll, a flutter or a jab all count. Hamila records how long the session ran and how many movements it captured, so you can compare one day to the next rather than judging a single session on its own.

The history is yours to keep and to show someone. If you go into an appointment or a triage unit, you can hand over an actual record of the last few days instead of trying to recall it.

A reduction in movement, or any change from your baby’s usual pattern, is worth reporting — every time it happens. Do not wait until the next day, do not wait to see if it improves, and do not try to trigger movement with cold drinks or sugar first. Those are not reliable tests, and using them costs time.

You are never wasting anyone’s time by calling. Maternity units would far rather check a baby who turns out to be fine than hear about a change late.