Your baby's movements are one of the most important signs you can feel yourself that your baby is doing well. In a first pregnancy, movements are usually felt between 18 and 22 weeks, and a little earlier if you have given birth before. At first they feel like fluttering or a light flicker, and as the weeks pass they become clear kicks, turns and rolls. Noting when you first felt movement makes it easier to give your doctor clear information at checkups.
Kick counting usually starts at 28 weeks. A common method is to get into a comfortable position at a time when your baby is usually active and note how long it takes to feel 10 movements. Most babies reach 10 movements in much less than 2 hours. The goal is not to hit a number but to learn your baby's own pattern.
Babies have sleep and wake periods during the day, so no two counts are the same. What matters is a clear change from the pattern you know. If you feel movements have slowed down, become weaker or changed, do not wait until the next day. Regular counting helps you notice such a change and contact your doctor with clear information. Looking at your own records also makes it much easier to describe what you are feeling over the phone.
What you can do
- Count kicks with one tap while the time is logged automatically.
- See your progress toward 10 movements in 2 hours on a ring.
- Find out right away what to do if the goal is not reached.
- Track today's total and your 7-day average.
- List past sessions by date and duration.
- Get an AI review of your movements after at least 3 sessions.
How to use it
- At a time your baby is usually active, lie on your left side or sit comfortably.
- Start a session and tap the screen each time you feel a movement.
- End the session when you reach 10 movements or 2 hours have passed.
- Compare results with previous days and call your doctor if anything has changed.
Frequently asked questions
How many kicks should I feel a day?
There is no single number that applies to everyone, because every baby has its own pattern. A widely used guide is feeling at least 10 movements within 2 hours during a time your baby is active. Most babies do this in much less time. What matters most is not the number itself but whether there is a clear drop from the pattern you know.
When do you start feeling baby move?
In a first pregnancy, movements are usually felt between 18 and 22 weeks. If you have given birth before, you may notice them from 16 weeks. Factors such as a front-lying placenta or body weight can delay this a little. If you reach 24 weeks and still have not felt any movement, tell your doctor.
When should I start counting kicks?
Regular kick counting is usually recommended from 28 weeks. By then your baby's movements become more regular and distinct. Your doctor may ask you to start earlier depending on your risk. Counting at about the same time each day, during a period when your baby is active, makes results easier to compare.
What should I do if my baby is moving less?
If you feel your baby's movements have decreased or changed, call your doctor or labor and delivery unit without waiting. Spending a long time trying things like drinking cold water or eating something is not recommended. Reduced movement always needs to be checked, and most of the time a simple check will reassure you. Do not leave it until the next day.