Pregnancy: How to count your baby's movements
Pregnancy: How to count your baby's movements
Your doctor may ask you to count your baby's movements, such as kicks, flutters, or rolls.
Find a quiet place, and get comfortable. Write down your start time. Count your baby's movements (except hiccups). When your baby has moved 10 times, you can stop counting. Write down how many minutes it took.
If an hour goes by and you don't feel 10 movements, have something to eat or drink. Count for another hour. If you don't feel at least 10 movements in the 2-hour period, call your doctor.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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