Best Kick Counter App: How to Choose (and the Privacy Catch)
How to choose a kick counter app in 2026: paper vs Count the Kicks vs a modern app, the privacy questions that actually matter, and why 'we don't sell your data' counts.
Guides for the third trimester
Plain-English notes on counting kicks, movement patterns, and when to call your provider — written by midwives, read in a few minutes.
How Many Kicks Are Normal in the Third Trimester?
A midwife on what's normal: how many kicks per hour in the third trimester, why there's no single magic number, and how to spot a change that's worth a call.
Decreased Fetal Movement: What to Do If Baby Is Moving Less
Baby moving less than usual? A midwife's calm, clear steps: try to wake your baby, and if movements are still down, call your provider the same day — don't wait.
How to Count Baby Kicks (the ACOG Way), Step by Step
A midwife-written guide to counting your baby's kicks: the count-to-10 method, the best time of day, what counts as a kick, and when to call your provider.
10 Kicks in 2 Hours: What the Rule Means and How Long It Takes
The count-to-10 rule explained by a midwife: what '10 kicks in 2 hours' means, how long counting really takes, and exactly when two hours is your signal to call.
Baby Movements Week by Week in the Third Trimester (28–40)
A midwife's week-by-week guide to fetal movement in the third trimester: how kicks change at 28, 32, and 36 weeks, what stays the same, and when to call.
When to Start Counting Kicks (and Why It's Around 28 Weeks)
A midwife explains when to start counting your baby's kicks: why 28 weeks is the usual point, who should start earlier, and how to begin building your baby's normal.