Professional Fetal Movement Counter

Supports 12-hour, 1-hour and 10-kick methods, records movements in real time, analyses trends, gives abnormal alerts and professional guidance, helping mothers master baby's movement patterns and detect abnormalities early.

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Fetal Movement Counter

Choose a mode, record every kick and protect baby's health

Movements are usually felt around weeks 16-20
Movements often increase after meals
Left lateral is best for feeling movements
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Fetal Kick Data Analysis

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Kick Count History

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Date & Time Gest. Week Mode Kicks Duration Strength Position Avg. Interval Status Action

How to Use the Kick Counter

Quick Start for New Moms

1
Fill in Basic Info

Enter your current gestational week (movements usually start around weeks 16-20).

Tip: Use our week calculator if unsure.
2
Choose Counting Mode

Select a method recommended by your doctor or suitable for you.

Recommend: 12-hour method after week 28 for best accuracy.
3
Start Counting

Click "Start", relax and focus on baby's kicks.

Best time: 1 hour after meals or 8-10 pm when baby is usually active.
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Record Kicks

Each time you feel a kick, tap the "Record Kick" button.

Note: Continuous motion = 1 kick; >5 min apart = new kick.

Which Counting Mode Should I Choose?

12-hour Method
Best for: Moms after week 28

How:

  1. Pick 12 active hours (e.g. 8 am-8 pm)
  2. Count every kick within that window
  3. Normal: ≥30 kicks / 12 h
Pros: Most accurate, doctor-recommended
Notice: Needs long focused time
1-hour Method
Best for: Quick daily check

How:

  1. Choose 1 active hour (usually evening)
  2. Focus & count kicks in that hour
  3. Normal: ≥3 kicks / h
Pros: Simple, easy to keep up
Notice: Must be during baby's active time
10-kick Method
Best for: Busy moms

How:

  1. Record time needed to reach 10 kicks
  2. Can be done in several sittings
  3. Normal: ≤2 h to get 10 kicks
Pros: Flexible & convenient
Notice: >2 h requires medical check

Tips & Notes

For Better Accuracy
  • Same time daily for easy comparison
  • Left lateral position is best
  • After meals movements usually increase
  • Stay relaxed – tension affects baby
  • Focus – turn off TV & phone
Avoid These
  • Don't lie flat – may compress vessels
  • Don't count hungry – low glucose reduces activity
  • Don't be tense – anxiety affects baby
  • Don't interrupt – keep session continuous
  • Don't compare babies – each has its own pattern

Problem Shooting

Can't feel kicks?

• Eat something sweet, wait 20-30 min

• Change position, try left lateral

• Gently rub belly & talk to baby

• Still nothing? Contact your doctor

Too many kicks?

• Rest quietly for 30 min

• See if frantic activity continues

• Note strength & duration

• Persistent frenetic needs check-up

Abnormal count?

• Don't panic – recount once

• Try again at another time

• Check if method is correct

• Repeated abnormality → see doctor

Baby not cooperating?

• Maybe asleep – wait 1 h

• Play soft music

• Drink cold water to stimulate

• Pick baby's usual active time

Fetal Movement Knowledge

Basics
What is fetal movement?

Fetal movement refers to any activity of the baby in the womb: kicking, stretching, rolling, hiccupping, etc. It is an important indicator of fetal well-being and neurological development.

When does it start?
  • First-time moms: usually feel movements at 18-20 weeks
  • Second-time moms: may feel as early as 16-18 weeks
  • After week 28: movements become regular and obvious
  • Weeks 32-34: peak activity period
Normal characteristics
  • Rhythmic, patterned changes
  • Relatively stable daily count
  • Own sleep-wake cycles
  • More active at night and after meals
Counting Methods
12-hour method

Count between 8 am-8 pm. Normal: ≥30 kicks / 12 h.

1-hour method

Pick the most active hour. Normal: ≥3 kicks / h.

10-kick method

Record time needed to reach 10 kicks. Normal: ≤2 h.

Tip: Count during baby's active time, usually after meals or 8-11 pm.
Recognising & Handling Abnormalities
Decreased movements
  • <20 kicks / 12 h
  • <3 kicks / h
  • ≥50 % reduction vs usual
  • <10 kicks in 2 h
Action: Change position, eat, wait 1 h. Still low? See doctor.
Excessive movements
  • Sudden short-term increase
  • Prolonged frantic activity
  • ≥2× usual count
  • With pain or discomfort
Action: Rest 30 min. Still frantic? Check-up.
Absent movements
  • No kicks for 12 h
  • Zero activity in 1 h
  • No response on re-test
  • With other symptoms
Action: Go to hospital immediately – possible fetal distress.

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on the method: 12-hour ≥30 kicks; 1-hour ≥3 kicks; 10-kick ≤2 h. Focus on your baby's own pattern rather than absolute numbers.

First-time moms usually at 18-20 weeks; second-time moms may feel at 16-18 weeks. Early sensations are light, like butterfly wings or fish swimming.

Most active 8-11 pm, after meals, or when you rest. Higher blood sugar and quiet environment help you notice kicks. Count at these times.

Yes. Our professional counter records kicks, intervals and strength automatically, analyses trends and is more scientific than paper tallies.

Change position, eat something sweet, wait 1 h then recount. If still ≥50 % below usual or <10 kicks in 2 h, see your doctor to rule out distress.

May be response to food, emotion, or sound. Prolonged frantic activity, especially with pain, can be early sign of hypoxia—observe closely.

Recommended. Best 8-10 pm when baby is active and you are relaxed. If impossible, count 1-2 times daily and watch overall trend.

Data auto-saves to browser local storage. You can export records as CSV for sharing with your doctor or further analysis.