Essential Resources for Healthcare Professionals
Research and best practices are the foundation of Count the Kicks. We built our program on evidence that proves the benefits of tracking fetal movements in the third trimester.
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Educational Opportunity
Changes in Fetal Movement (CFM) Patterns Course
We have teamed up with the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) to create a standardized approach for responding to fetal movement concerns. This course is specifically designed for maternal healthcare professionals, and ensures both patients and healthcare providers know what to do when there is a change in fetal movement patterns.
Impact of Stillbirth on Families
Kimberly Noble Piper, the Executive Officer for the Center for Congenital and Inherited Disorders and the State Genetics Coordinator for the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, discusses the impact that stillbirth has on families and medical providers.
Impact of Count the Kicks
Count the Kicks has been designated a Best Practice by the Association of Maternal Child Health Programs (AMCHP), and is endorsed by the International Childbirth Educators Association (ICEA).
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84%
84% of Count the Kicks app users stated that regular tracking was associated with feelings of bonding.
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32%
Iowa’s stillbirth rate decreased by 32% during the first 10 years of the Count the Kicks campaign.
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77%
77% of Count the Kicks app users report that using the app helped to reduce their anxiety about the well-being of their baby.
Healthcare providers play an important role in educating and empowering moms to speak up if they notice a change in their baby’s movement. You can help improve birth outcomes by telling your patients how to contact you if they notice a change or have concerns about movement, and when they should go directly to the hospital.
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Maternal Health Innovation Podcast
On Season 4 of the Maternal Health Innovation Podcast, Healthy Birth Day, Inc. CEO Emily Price discusses the history and research behind our Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program, her personal connection to Count the Kicks, and how the program has evolved to save the lives of both moms and babies.
TESTIMONIALS
“There is no doubt that Count the Kicks was critically important in reducing the stillbirth rate here in Iowa and I am sure it’s going to do the same across the country and around the world.”
–Dr. Neil Mandsager, Medical Director, MercyOne Perinatal CenterEducational Materials
Order Count the Kicks Materials
Our printed materials make it easy for maternal healthcare providers and others who work with expectant parents to have a conversation about fetal movement monitoring. These materials are free in more than 25 states, and available for a low cost in all other states.
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"If both the patient and the physician utilized the Count the Kicks program, the way it's designed to be utilized, I think there would be a significant reduction in the number of stillbirths across the country."
-Dr. Stephen Hunter, Associate Director of the Iowa Statewide Perinatal Care ProgramEasy Delivery!
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Disclaimer
This information is for educational purposes only and is not meant for diagnosis or treatment. Use of this information should be done in accordance with your healthcare provider.
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Count the Kicks® is a program of Healthy Birth Day, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the prevention of stillbirth through education, advocacy and research.