When can you see baby kick through stomach

"What is really important is to get to know your baby and their normal pattern so you can quickly notice any changes."

Aren't you supposed to count 10 kicks per day?

No, this is something pregnant women used to be told (there was a very successful 'Count to 10' programme that was widely endorsed by midwives).

But this practice has been discontinued now that it's known how very different one baby's movements can be from another's: some babies may move 4 times an hour, for example, while others may move 100 times an hour.

It's also really hard to compare what pregnant women would count as a baby movement: it can really vary, from woman to woman and from day to day (depending on what else might be distracting your attention), with some women being alert to every tiny flutter and others maybe not noticing much beyond the really big kicks.

"Counting up to 10 kicks a day is no longer recognised as the safest way to monitor your baby’s movements," says Midwife Pip.

"Instead we recommend recognising your baby's normal pa

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