Expecting twins, or even triplets? Want to know how calculating fetal movements for multiples is different than for singletons?

Kick counts are a great way to get to know your baby and, in later months of pregnancy, to become quickly aware if there is a decrease in activity that your care provider should be contacted about. Typically a Mama would pick a time of day when baby tends to be most active and pay attention to kicks, jabs, bulges, etc… until 10 movements are noted. Then, each day at the same time, compare how long it takes to reach the 10 kicks. It’s an easy and fun way to get to know your baby’s moods and rhythms.

But, with double the appendages (or even triple!), what’s a Mama to do? The bottom line is this:

Fetal Movement counts are virtually useless with multiples! That being said, pay attention to what is normal movement for your babies so you can be alerted to
any changes.

That is the point of kick counts, right? To tune into your baby and get a sense of
what and when is normal activity for each woman’s baby?  Congratulations on your babies! 🙂