Kick counts??

[Mommy2Nicholas8]

 How do I count the kicks and for how long?

[butterflyblu]

My doctor told me not to bother.  You will know your baby's active periods by around 28 weeks.  You should get 10 movements in 2 hours during their active period.  My doctor told me if I noticed a change in my baby's normal pattern to lie down for an hour and do counts then.  I should get 4-5 in an hour.  If I didn't or noticed a significant change in his movement, I should come in and be monitored.  I did kick counts with my first and almost drove myself crazy with worry.  Babies in the womb sleep just like newborns do so you won't necessarily feel movement every 2 hours or get 10 in 2 hours.  Babies also can have off days where they don't move as much.

[Mommy2Nicholas8]

 thanks..my dr ask if  i was doing them..

[MaNdYbEaR2010]

i agree. don't worry too much. do them for dr, but as long as you know baby is active, baby should be fine. lol. i say this like i'm experienced. haha. just a LOT of family advice. :)