In this episode of Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses, Sarah Lavonne sits down with Sarah Coleman from Count the Kicks to unpack the evolving science and practice of fetal movement monitoring. Together, they explore how tracking a baby’s normal movement pattern can be a powerful tool for identifying potential concerns and improving birth outcomes. The conversation dives into the origins of the Count the Kicks campaign, born from families impacted by stillbirth who sought to create change through education and awareness. They also address common clinical misconceptions, including outdated kick count standards, “juice stimulation” tricks, and concerns about increasing patient anxiety in triage. This episode reinforces how consistent education and simple monitoring tools can empower parents while supporting clinicians in delivering timely, informed care. Thanks for listening and subscribing to Happy Hour with Bundle Birth Nurses!

Helpful Links:

Count the Kicks app
Email Count the Kicks | info@countthekicks.com
Count the Kicks website
HealthyBirthday website
Stillbirth Prevention Fact Sheet
Order Materials (State-specific) from Count the Kicks
Count the Kicks Digital Education (multiple language options available)
Count the Kicks Printable Charts to track movement daily (multiple language options available)

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Artist: : TURNIQUE