Count today's kicks
Tap Start, then tap +1 every time you feel a kick. Records stay in your browser.
Based on the general "2 hours, 10 kicks" guidance (ACOG · Cardiff · Count the Kicks). Entries are stored only in your browser. Learn more
For reference only. If you feel fewer than 10 kicks in 2 hours or movement is markedly reduced from normal, contact your OB-GYN or emergency room immediately.
How is it calculated?
Kick counting starts at 28 weeks of pregnancy, done daily at the same time (often after a meal / in the evening). General guidance:
10 clear movements within 2 hours (Cardiff "Count to 10", ACOG, Count the Kicks). Most pregnancies reach 10 in well under an hour.
"Clear movements" include kicks, rolls, and jabs; a brief flurry of the same movement counts as one.
Limitations of this estimate
Kick counting is self-monitoring, not a diagnostic test:
- Baby sleep cycles (20-40 min) cause normal pauses in movement.
- Maternal BMI, placenta position, and amniotic fluid volume affect what you can feel.
- While active (walking, driving), movements are easy to miss — sit or lie down to count.
- It is subjective; perception varies between people.
- Each baby has its own pattern, so a change from your normal matters more than the absolute number.
If fewer than 10 in 2 hours or movement is clearly reduced, contact your OB-GYN or labour ward immediately.
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Frequently asked
When do I start, and how do I count?
Start at 28 weeks and pick the same time each day (often after dinner). Sit still or lie on your left side and time how long it takes to feel 10 clear movements — typically 30-60 minutes.
If you have not reached 10 in 2 hours, call your OB-GYN.
What if movements feel lower than usual?
Have something to eat or drink, then lie on your left side and recount for up to 2 hours. If still under 10 movements or the pattern is clearly reduced compared to your normal, contact your OB-GYN or labour ward right away.
Do not assume it is "just over-thinking" — early assessment is safer (Cochrane / ACOG guidance).