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EPISODE · Jul 2, 2025 · 24 MIN

Kick Counting 101: The Simple Habit That Could Save Your Baby's Life

from Mommy Labor Nurse · host Liesel Teen

Welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Today we're talking about one of the most powerful tools you can use to monitor your baby's well-being in the third trimester: kick counting. I'm joined by Kimberly Isburg from Count the Kicks, an incredible organization that's helping parents all over the country improve birth outcomes and reduce stillbirth through awareness and education. Kimberly is a mama of two and a passionate advocate for maternal health – and I'm so excited for you to hear her wisdom and warmth. Inside the episode, we're covering: Why tracking baby's movement matters so much in late pregnancy Common myths and misconceptions about fetal movement How to use the Count the Kicks method and app Tips for staying calm, confident, and connected to your baby This one's a must-listen – especially if you're in your third trimester and want to feel empowered and informed 💛 🎁 FREE Third Trimester Prep Pack Take the stress out of your final weeks with this free checklist + guide made by a labor nurse (yep, me!) 📥 Download your 3rd Trimester Prep Pack 🎓 Need More Support Before Birth? Whether you're planning for an unmedicated birth, thinking about an epidural, or preparing for a C-section, our online birth classes will get you ready, confident, and in control. 💻 Explore MLN All-Access Birth Classes 📲 Stay Connected with Count the Kicks Count the Kicks Website Follow on Instagram 👩‍💼 About Kimberly Isburg Kimberly is the Communications Manager for Healthy Birth Day, Inc., the nonprofit behind Count the Kicks. She's also a mom of two boys and used the Count the Kicks method in both of her pregnancies. Her work helps save lives, and we're so honored to have her on the show! 💛 Join the MLN Community Follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram for daily pregnancy tips, labor hacks, and support from a labor nurse who gets it.

Welcome back to The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Today we're talking about one of the most powerful tools you can use to monitor your baby's well-being in the third trimester: kick counting. I'm joined by Kimberly Isburg from Count the Kicks, an incredible organization that's helping parents all over the country improve birth outcomes and reduce stillbirth through awareness and education. Kimberly is a mama of two and a passionate advocate for maternal health – and I'm so excited for you to hear her wisdom and warmth. Inside the episode, we're covering: Why tracking baby's movement matters so much in late pregnancy Common myths and misconceptions about fetal movement How to use the Count the Kicks method and app Tips for staying calm, confident, and connected to your baby This one's a must-listen – especially if you're in your third trimester and want to feel empowered and informed 💛 🎁 FREE Third Trimester Prep Pack Take the stress out of your final weeks with this free checklist + guide made by a labor nurse (yep, me!) 📥 Download your 3rd Trimester Prep Pack 🎓 Need More Support Before Birth? Whether you're planning for an unmedicated birth, thinking about an epidural, or preparing for a C-section, our online birth classes will get you ready, confident, and in control. 💻 Explore MLN All-Access Birth Classes 📲 Stay Connected with Count the Kicks Count the Kicks Website Follow on Instagram 👩‍💼 About Kimberly Isburg Kimberly is the Communications Manager for Healthy Birth Day, Inc., the nonprofit behind Count the Kicks. She's also a mom of two boys and used the Count the Kicks method in both of her pregnancies. Her work helps save lives, and we're so honored to have her on the show! 💛 Join the MLN Community Follow @mommy.labornurse on Instagram for daily pregnancy tips, labor hacks, and support from a labor nurse who gets it.

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