Essential Resources for Expectant Parents
Research and best practices are the foundation of Count the Kicks, which is proven to help improve birth outcomes for moms and babies.
RESEARCH
Learn the Latest
The link between fetal movement and a healthy baby is clear. Research continues to uncover more about the importance of monitoring a baby’s movements. Count the Kicks uses the latest research to help achieve our mission of improving birth outcomes for moms and babies.
Stillbirth Facts
Let's Improve Birth Outcomes
Research shows some groups of expectant parents are more likely to experience stillbirth. We have an intentional focus to reduce the differences in health outcomes affecting those communities most at risk of enduring a stillbirth.
STILLBIRTH IN THE U.S.
One out of every 185 pregnancies in the U.S. ends in stillbirth.
Research shows at least 1 in 4 stillbirths can be prevented. Our goal is to expand Count the Kicks education to prevent stillbirths in all 50 states.
State DataRESOURCE FOR PARENTS
Knowledge is Power
We provide free, evidence-based tools and resources to help expectant parents monitor their baby’s well-being.
IMPACT
Count the Kicks is proven to improve birth outcomes for moms and babies.
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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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6,000
Our goal is to save 6,000 babies in the U.S. every year by expanding Count the Kicks.
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30+
Our printed educational materials are free in 30+ states thanks to the support of our partners.
BABY SAVES
Through years of outreach and education, the babies we have helped still inspire us the most.
Meet our baby saves and learn how Count the Kicks helped them have a safe arrival.
Baby SavesTESTIMONIALS
"Definitely pay attention to Count the Kicks. Had I not, Nahla wouldn’t be here. Don’t second guess yourself. Don’t feel bad or stupid, don’t worry about insurance or the emergency room bill, go check on your baby because your baby might not be here."
-Dana M.
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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.