Kick counter
Tap once for each movement you feel. Each session is saved with the time it started and how long it took, so you can look back at how your baby tends to move. Free, in your browser.
Saved in this browser only. Nothing you count here is sent to us.
If your baby has stopped moving or is moving less than before, call your provider or labor and delivery right away. Call day or night. Do not wait until the next day.
Sources: ACOG, NHS- Sessions saved with their time and length
- Look back at how your baby tends to move
- Nothing to install, nothing sent to us
How to use it
Tap the button each time you feel your baby move. The first tap starts a session; tap Finish session when you are done. The counter keeps the number of movements, when the session started and how long it took.
The counter records what you feel. It does not tell you whether a count or a pattern is fine, and counting does not replace a check.
Learn your baby’s pattern
Getting to know how your baby moves helps you notice when something changes. A baby who is unwell may move less than usual. The sooner a change is checked, the sooner you and your baby can get the right care.
There is no specific number of movements that shows everything is fine. What matters is a change in how your baby moves. Your provider may ask you to do kick counts at home. Methods vary, so your provider will explain how often to count and when to call. Tracking your baby’s movements.
If movements change
If your baby has stopped moving or is moving less than before, call your provider or labor and delivery right away. Call day or night. Do not wait until the next day.
Do not check with a home doppler instead of calling. If something does not feel right, or you are not sure whether it is serious, call your provider anyway. You do not need to be certain first. What to do if movements slow down.
Count from your iPhone or Apple Watch
MyPregnancy keeps every session in your account by day and time, so over the weeks you learn what is usual for your baby. The kick counter, contraction timer, hospital bag and birth plan are free.
Questions
Is this kick counter free?
Yes. It runs in your browser with nothing to install and no sign-up. Your sessions stay on this device: nothing you count here is sent to us.
How many kicks should I feel?
There is no specific number of movements that shows everything is fine. What matters is a change in how your baby moves. Your provider may ask you to do kick counts at home; methods vary, so they will explain how often to count and when to call.
When will I start feeling movements?
First movements are usually felt at around 20 weeks. Some people notice them sooner and some later. At first you may feel a light flutter or swirl; later you are more likely to feel kicks and jerky movements.
Does the counter tell me if my baby is OK?
No. It records what you feel. It does not tell you whether a count or a pattern is fine, and counting does not replace a check. If your baby is moving less than before, call your provider or labor and delivery right away.
Can I use a home doppler instead of calling?
No. A home doppler cannot reliably tell you how your baby is, and a heartbeat you can hear does not show that your baby is well. Call instead.
Read more
How Do You Track Your Baby's Movements? Get to Know Their Pattern
Get to know how your baby usually moves rather than aiming for a number. If movements slow down, stop or change, call your provider or midwife right away.
What Should You Do If Your Baby's Movements Slow Down?
Call your provider, midwife or labor and delivery right away, day or night, if your baby moves less than usual. Do not wait until the next day or use a doppler.
Which Symptoms in Pregnancy Need a Call Straight Away?
Bleeding, leaking fluid, a bad headache, vision changes, sudden swelling, intense itching, fever or fewer movements all need a call to your provider or midwife.