Planning Ahead
Plan with Your Doctor
During your prenatal appointments, be sure to ask your provider how to contact them if you have concerns and when you should go directly to the hospital.
Tell Your Doctor About Count the Kicks
Tracking your baby’s movement is important whether you heard about it from your provider or not. It’s OK to bring up Count the Kicks with your provider and ask to show them your kick counting data.
Know Who to Contact
If you contact your provider and don’t hear back quickly, you should contact the triage nurse at your birthing hospital or go directly to your nearest OB/emergency department for evaluation.
Trust Your Instincts
Hospitals are open 24/7 and are ready to help expectant moms who are concerned about their baby’s movement. A change in movement is too important to ignore.
Take Distance into Account
If you have a long drive to your chosen birthing hospital, you may want to locate a closer location to have as a backup if needed.