Liz & Felicity

• Mom Saves

• 02.02.26

“On the morning of Jan. 18, 2025, I felt absolutely terrible, but with no discernible symptoms. After doing two kick count sessions on the app, it was clear that my baby wasn’t moving like she normally did. We elected to call the doctor and were told to go into triage. 

Once there we learned that my blood pressure was slightly elevated. I also had a very mild headache — more annoying than anything. While we were being monitored, Felicity had a couple episodes of heart decelerations. Shortly after the second one, the doctor came in to say that my lab work was indicative of the onset of HELLP Syndrome and my blood pressure was way too high, although I had no traditional symptoms. I had no idea I was so sick! They started me on magnesium pretty much immediately. 

We were informed that delivery was the best course of action for both of us and on Jan. 19, 2025 at 32 weeks and 4 days, we welcomed Felicity via cesarean section at 4 pounds, 5 ounces.

The Count the Kicks app is a valuable tool to communicate with providers and for them to have a good understanding of what’s going on. I’m positive that having that information on deck helped us both get where we needed to go and have a good outcome.” – Liz A., Felicity’s Mom

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