Kick counts

So its 10 counts within 2 hours when they are active but no set amount of times they have to be active so if you notice your baby is only active once a day its okay. Its understanding your babys pattern. Like for me she's been active when i first wake up and then later at night consistently but then randomly other times of the day so i mainly just make sure its 10 kicks with 2 hours during her consistent times to make sure she's alright! I count for the other times she's active too but since other times aren't consistent i dont stress if she's not active the next day at that random time she was active the day before.

@Megan He had this pattern of when I woke up I would feel him kicking when I did he hasn’t done that the last couple days but he has been active other parts of the day, I just get worried it’s getting so close and I just want to make sure I’m going to the doctor when necessary if need be. Thank you for your comment it really helped

Of course! Its scary especially getting closer. I know with them getting bigger they may not be as active but if you can count 10 kicks in 2 hours when he is active that's good. If you are concerned it never hurts to call your ob or midwife to ask!

I was told it’s 10 every 1 hour??

@Arysson by who?

@Megan my MFM

@Arysson Hmm the standard is minimum 10 every 2 hours but a lot of babies kick 10 times within the 30-1 hours anyways but as long as it’s at least 10 within 2 hours all is well. The only thing I know is they might suggest every hour if it’s a high risk pregnancy or some major concern such as previous pregnancy complications or when your past 40 weeks.

@Megan yea that makes sense my baby is high risk she has FGR