Media coverage is an important part of raising awareness and educating expectant parents about the importance of tracking fetal movement in the third trimester, and we are grateful to the news outlets who have covered the Count the Kicks campaign.
Visit the links below to read more about Count the Kicks.
2020
Sept. 8, 2020- WHO-Des Moines- Virtual Baby Shower Caters to Polk County Mothers
Sept. 8, 2020- Cleveland.com- Stillbirth kills 24,000 American babies each year: Here’s why you should care
Aug. 28, 2020- WHO-Des Moines- #WhyWeCount: Non-Profit Asks Women to Share Their Success Stories of Fetal Kick Counting
July 2, 2020- Everyday Health- Monitoring In Utero Movements May Help Prevent Stillbirths
June 17, 2020- We Are Iowa- Count the Kicks mission goes virtual
June 10, 2020- KWWL Waterloo- Pregnancy during Pandemic: Fetal movement program helps save Waterloo baby
June 8, 2020- The Post and Courier- DHEC partners with ‘Count the Kicks’ campaign to prevent stillbirth in SC
June 3, 2020- The Augusta Chronicle- Stillbirth prevention campaign launches in South Carolina
June 3, 2020- Austin American Statesman- Count the Kicks app helps pregnant moms recognize signs of babies’ distress
April 24, 2020- Stillbirth Prevention Campaign launches in Charleston, South Carolina
April 5, 2020- Ohio Study of Associated Risks of Stillbirth wants to hear from you
April 1, 2020 – Minnesota Parent- Count the Kicks!
2019
November 11, 2019 – Iowa’s stillbirth rate hits record low
October 25, 2019 – Richland Source – Why counting kicks during pregnancy matters
October 15, 2019 – Washington Post – Here are all the things I didn’t know about stillbirth, until it happened to me
October 13, 2019- WCIV-TV- 1st remembrance walk for stillborn infants held in Lowcountry, group offers crucial app
August 22, 2019 – ABC News 4- Expectant Charleston mom uses tip to track baby’s movement to save child
August 11, 2019 – WHO-TV – Des Moines University Researching How Women Use App to Reduce Stillbirths
August 6, 2019 – WOAY-TV- Stillbirth Prevention Campaign Launches in West Virginia
August 1, 2019 – Global News Wire – Research Project Launches to Analyze App Use and Birth Outcomes
July 16, 2019 – California Health Report – Advocates Encourage Pregnant Women to Count the Kicks
July 1, 2019 – Columbus Dispatch – Campaign Encourages Pregnant Ohioans to Count the Kicks
June 19, 2019 – IndeOnline.com in Massilon, Ohio – Count the Kicks to Reduce Stillbirths in Ohio
June 18, 2019 – KFYR-TV in North Dakota – Health Department Wants Expectant Parents to Download Count the Kicks App
June 18, 2019 – KXNET in Minot, North Dakota – Expectant Mothers Can Now Reduce Stillbirth Risk
June 9, 2019 – Channel 5 in Cleveland, Ohio – Count the Kicks Ambassador Talks About Partnership to Save Babies in Ohio
June 9, 2019 – The Press – Ohio Department of Health Launches Campaign to Prevent Stillbirths
June 9, 2019 – Columbus Dispatch – State Launches Effort to Prevent Stillbirths with Phone App
June 9, 2019 – The Blade, Toledo, Ohio – State Launches Effort to Prevent Stillbirths with Phone App
June 9, 2019 – ABC 6 in Columbus, Ohio – Ohio Department of Health Launches Campaign to Prevent Stillbirths
April 15, 2019 – WeAreIowa.com – Count the Kicks
April 11, 2019 – Local 12 TV – Count the Kicks: New campaign focuses on preventing pregnancy complications, stillbirth
April 11, 2019 – Shonali Burke Consulting – Transformational CSR: When a pro-bono client metamorphizes into a cultural change agent within an agency
March 31, 2019 – WHO Newsradio 1040 – These Iowa Moms Save The Lives Of Babies
February 27, 2019 – KTVO TV – Oskaloosa mom speaks openly about stillborn son
February 14, 2019 – Press Release Issued – Black Women’s Health Imperative and Count the Kicks form partnership to address racial disparities in stillbirth
February 13, 2019 – The Des Moines Register – Successful plan to save infants from stillbirth still needs to reach more minority moms
January 28, 2019 – The Grand Island Independent – HOSA, GISH basketball teams to bring awareness of stillbirth, early infant loss
January 16, 2019 – WGN9 TV – How a simple count helped one mother save her unborn baby’s life
January 5, 2019 – Hays Post – KDHE looks back at accomplishments in 2018
2018
November 27, 2018 – WKYC Television – Kari Davis – Count The Kicks Campaign Brings Awareness to Stillbirth Deaths
November 17, 2018 – The Atlanta Journal-Constitution – Counting fetal kicks can help prevent stillbirths
November 4, 2018 – The Columbus Dispatch – Counting baby’s kicks might prevent stillbirths
October 22, 2018 – KCCI Television – ‘Crying Out Loud’ art reminds mothers to count their kicks
October 16, 2018 – Sedalia Democrat – Expecting moms should count kicks
October 15, 2018 – Washington Post – Pregnant women are told to count fetal kicks to help prevent stillbirths
October 15, 2018 – Chicago Tribune – Counting fetal kicks can help prevent stillbirth
October 13, 2018 – WHOTV – Count the Kicks Campaign Working to End Racial Disparities in Stillbirth
October 10, 2018 – Lowell Sun – Count the Kicks, raising funds in the name of Dorie
September 7, 2018 – WIBW Television – New campaign says counting to 10 could save babies’ lives
September 6, 2018 – Stateline/Pew Charitable Trusts – Counting Kicks to Prevent Stillbirths
August 31, 2018 – WINK Television – Counting your baby’s kicks could be a lifesaver, and an app makes it easy
August 21, 2018 – The Kansas City Star – Could this program decrease Kansas’ 232 annual stillbirths? It’s working in Iowa
August 18, 2018 – The Witchita Eagle – Could this program decrease Kansas’ 232 annual stillbirths? It’s working in Iowa
June 22, 2018 – KOMU Television – Missouri kicks off stillbirth prevention initiative
June 17, 2018 – KCCI Television – Ankeny family familiar with tragedy clings onto newborn this Father’s Day
June 4, 2018 – news.com.au – How to prevent stillbirth babies: Mothers encouraged to track baby’s movement during third trimester
June 1, 2018 – Wellmark – Wellmark Encourages Expectant Parents to Count the Kicks
2017
October 15, 2017 – Facebook Live – Tribute to Babies Lost Too Soon
September 26, 2017 – CWI – Count the Kicks App Saves Three Babies in Ten Weeks
June 27, 2017 – Good Morning America – Mom Credits App With Saving Baby’s Life
June 27, 2017 – Today Show Online – Pregnant Iowa Woman Counted Unborn Baby’s Kicks
June 27, 2017 – Inside Edition – Mom Credits ‘Count the Kicks’ App with Saving Baby’s Life
June 27, 2017 – Fit Pregnancy – Mom Credits ‘Count the Kicks’ App with Saving Baby’s Life
June 25, 2017 – Scary Mommy – Mom Says ‘Count The Kicks’ App Saved Her Baby’s Life
June 22, 2017 – The Bump – Mom Credits this Pregnancy App with Saving Baby’s Life
June 20, 2017 – The Des Moines Register – We’d Be Burying Our Newborn Girl if Not for the Count the Kicks App, Iowa Mom Says
June 20, 2017 – WHO Radio – Waukee Mom: Counting Kicks Saved My Baby’s Life
June 20, 2017 – WHO Television – Iowa Woman Says Counting App Saved Her Baby’s Life
June 20, 2017 – Radio Iowa – Family Credits Count the Kicks App with Saving Baby
June 20, 2017 – KCCI Television – Iowa Mom Credits App for Saving Her Baby
February 25, 2017 – Des Moines Moms Blog – Count the Kicks and the Save 6,000 Babies Campaign
February 22, 2017 – SIRIUS XM Doctor Radio – Live Talk with Count the Kicks Co-Founder Tiffan Yamen
February 21, 2017 – The Times Leader – West Virginia Ambassador Educates Moms on Count the Kicks
February 14, 2017 – WhatToExpect.com – How a TV Reporter’s Segment on Kick Counting Saved Her Baby
February 13, 2017 – Des Moines Business Record – Count the Kicks Launches $2 Million Fundraising Campaign
February 8, 2017 – WHO Radio – Count the Kicks Co-Founder Kate Safris talks about #Save6000Babies Campaign
February 6, 2017 – WHO Television – Count the Kicks Founders Launch #Save6000Babies Campaign
February 5, 2017 – WHO Radio – Count the Kicks Launches #Save6000Babies Campaign
February 2, 2017 – KCWI Television – Count the Kicks Launches #Save6000Babies Campaign
February 2, 2017 – Indianapolis Star – Count the Kicks Launches #Save6000Babies Campaign
February 1, 2017 – Des Moines Register – How an Iowa TV Reporter’s Story Saved Her Baby’s Life
January 19, 2017 – O, The Oprah Magazine – Hurts So Good
2016
June 29, 2016 – Prescott Parent Magazine – Count the Kicks to Save Lives
June 27, 2016 – WOI Television – Counting Kicks and Lives Saved
June 24, 2016 – Huffington Post – You Can Save a Baby, Too
May 24, 2016 – AZTV – Count the Kicks on Morning Scramble
May 8, 2016 – ABC 4 Utah – Orem Mom has a Mother’s Day Message to Share
March 30, 2016 – Huffington Post – The One Thing Not to Do When a Friend Has a Stillbirth
2015
December 30, 2015 – Huffington Post – How One Moms is Helping Prevent Stillbirths in 2015
December 15, 2015 – Huffington Post – 44 Days and Counting
November 26, 2015 – Huffington Post – Moms Share How Counting to Ten During Pregnancy Saved Their Babies
November 4, 2015 – Huffington Post – Hard Conversations Worth Having
October 15, 2015 – Babycenter – Pregnancy and Infant Loss: This is How to Help
October 5, 2015 – Huffington Post – Finding the Why
June 18, 2015 – Huffington Post – A Father’s Advocacy Never Ends
May 8, 2015 – ABC 9 News – Siouxland Woman Becomes Ambassador for Count the Kicks
April 2, 2015 – Huffington Post – Sisterhood Creates a Moment in the Making
February 10, 2015 – Washington Post – Stillbirth Seems Inconceivable in the 21st Century, But It Still Happens
February 9, 2015 – One Mom’s Story: PTSD Not Just for War Veterans
2014
October 30, 2014 – Huffington Post – Kate’s Story: Life After Losing a Baby
May 28, 2014 – WBNS TV 10, Columbus, OH
May 13, 2014 – Huffington Post – Iowa Dad’s Message to Expectant Dads Across the US
May 12, 2014 – News Channel 9, Chattanooga, TN, Count the Kicks App
May 12, 2014 – WHO TV 13, Count the Kicks: Release Free App
May 12, 2014 – KCCI News 8, Des Moines, IA, How 5 Iowa Moms Are Saving Babies Everywhere
May 10, 2014 – DM Register – New App Helps Mothers Raise Awareness for Stillbirths
May 9, 2014 – Huffington Post – Just In Time for Mother’s Day, Here’s How You Can ‘Count the Kicks’
May 9, 2014 – CBS 5 – Phoenix, AZ
May 8, 2014 – Fox 13 News, Tampa Bay, FL
May 8, 2014 – Huffington Post – What These 5 Iowa Moms Want for All Mothers
May 5, 2014 – WLWT News 5, Cincinnati, OH
April 29, 2014 – Richland Source – Local Mom Helps Spearhead Count the Kicks Campaign
April 23, 2014 – WDEF News 12, Chattanooga, TN
April 22, 2014 – The Chattanoogan – Chattanoogan Mom Helps Launch ‘Count the Kicks’ App
April 22, 2014 – Nooga.com – Local Woman Turns Tragedy Into Help for Others
2013
November 10, 2013 – World News.com – State Senator Educates Women About Fetal Health
November 10, 2013 – WCFCourier.com – State Senator Educates Women About Fetal Health
November 6, 2013 – The Daily Courier – Counting the Kicks to End Stillbirth
October 29, 2013 – WUTC-Counting the Kicks May Save A Life
October 27, 2013 – Des Moines Register – Tech Spotlight: Count the Kicks
October 25, 2013 – Mansfield News Journal – Count the Kicks: Local Mom Aids Program That Aims To Prevent Late-Term Loss
October 21, 2013 – Mobi Health News -Iowa Program Promoting Healthy Pregnancies Goes National With Web App
October 21, 2013 – The Chattanoogan – Chattanooga Woman Names Tennessee Ambassador To Program Aimed At Helping Women Avoid Stillbirths
October 21, 2013 – Des Moines Register -Count the Kicks Program Helps Save Babies’ Lives
October 21, 2013 – LAZER 103.03
October 18, 2013 – Today.com – Count the Kicks: Phone App ‘Saves Baby’
October 17, 2013 – WHO TV 13 – Count the Kicks: Phone App ‘Saves Baby’
October 16, 2013 – The Chattanoogan – Health Dept. Partners with Ambassador to Promote Count the Kicks
October 15, 2013 – Every Mother Counts
October 9, 2013 – Des Moines Business Record – Count the Kicks Goes Mobile, National
October 3, 2013 – KCCI – News Channel 8
October 3, 2013 – WHO TV 13
September 30, 2013 – Des Moines Business Record
2012
June 2012 – Toronto Star
2010
July 2010 – Iowa Academy of Family Physicians Magazine
2009
July 6, 2009 – New Campaign Urges Pregnant Woment to Count Kicks – WHOTV.com
July 2, 2009 – Iowa sisterhood helps new moms get (and count) their kicks – The Iowa Independent
June 17, 2009 – Expectant moms urged to tally prenatal jabs – DesMoinesRegister.com
June 4, 2009 – Kick Counts when Pregnant – WHOtv.com
June 1, 2009 – Counting Baby’s Kicks Could Save Their Life – KCCI News Story
June 1, 2009 – Five Iowa Moms Launch “Count the Kicks” Campaign to Prevent Late-Term Birth Complications and Stillbirth – MomsLikeMe.com
February 19, 2009 – Fetal Movement and Kick Counts: keeping a check on baby before delivery – PregnancyToday.com
2008
September 11, 2008 – Alive and Kicking – Sioux City Journal