Meet Rozy

• Baby Saves

• 07.06.26

“I heard about Count the Kicks in the What to Expect app and used it for all of my pregnancies. 

I was able to establish a kick pattern and baseline for strength with the Count the Kicks app. I relied on the kick history to help me do so. As a full-time working mom, I appreciated the reminder notifications to do my kick counts for the day to keep me on track to establish a baseline of my baby’s active times. The tips were extremely helpful, and my favorite was the one that reassured me that if I felt any change in my baby’s kicks, that I shouldn’t hesitate to call my provider. 

At 37 weeks, I felt a gradual decrease in my baby’s movements. A few days later, I called my provider’s nurse line, and was told that as long as my baby’s movements were 10 in an hour, the change in pattern was not a cause for concern as babies run out of room*. I called again the next day and was able to get an ultrasound, where we were told my baby was fine and measurements were great. I felt slightly reassured, but I decided to increase kick counts to three times a day. 

I had my baby shower at 38 weeks and I was able to distract myself. Her movements were steady until 38 weeks, 3 days. She was very rarely responding to my touch. I became worried sick on a Tuesday night, wondering all night if I should just wait to see my provider for my weekly appointment on Thursday. I decided to call the next morning and sent my OB-GYN my kick histories. She called back and told me to head over to Labor and Delivery. 

My baby did not pass the non-stress test (NST) and the ultrasound was not able to quantify an AFI above 2. My baby ran out of fluid despite my membranes remaining intact and my diligent fluid consumption. My OB strongly recommended we start induction that day with continuous fetal monitoring. After a long journey (for me), my baby was born March 5, 2026. She was 5 pounds, 2 ounces at 38 weeks, 6 days. 

I believe Count the Kicks played a crucial role in the safe delivery of my baby girl. She is currently three months and happy and healthy as can be. I am grateful for Count the Kicks!

My advice for expectant parents is to use Count the Kicks regularly to establish a baseline and always trust any feelings of concern.” -Lorena A., Rozy’s Mom

*Editor’s Note:  Research has moved away from the idea that expectant parents should expect a certain number of movements in a specific period of time. Instead, current research indicates expectant parents should work to understand the normal amount of time each day it takes their baby to get to 10 movements each day. Babies don’t run out of room at the end of pregnancy. The types of movements may change (more jabs, fewer rolls), but babies should move up to and even during labor.