Kick Counting in Pregnancy: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and Myths to Forget About with Count the Kicks | Episode 17

Join YBYB: www.thelabormama.com/birth & use the code PODCAST to save 20%In today's episode, I’m sitting down for an essential conversation about kick counting during pregnancy with Kimberly Isburg, Communications Director for Healthy Birthday Inc., and a passionate advocate for maternal health. We discuss the critical importance of kick counting during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, and how this practice can save lives. Kimberly explains the Count the Kicks program, and offers practical advice on how to seamlessly integrate kick counting into your daily life. We debunk common myths about fetal movements and highlight the features of the Count the Kicks app, a tool designed to help expectant mothers track their baby's activity. Tune in for valuable insights and tips that could make a difference in your pregnancy journey!Helpful Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Lifesaving Kick Counting00:39 Meet Kimberly Iceberg: Advocate for Maternal Health01:40 The Basics of Kick Counting04:20 Practical Tips for Monitoring Baby's Movements15:47 Using the Count the Kicks App20:17 Debunking Common Myths About Kick Counting29:11 Final Thoughts and Personal ReflectionsMore from Kimberly Isburg:Visit countthekicks.org Download the Count The Kicks AppFind Count The Kicks on FaceBook, Instagram, Twitter, & YouTubeAbout your host:Lo Mansfield, MSN, RNC-OB, CLC is a registered nurse, mama of 4, and a birth, baby, and motherhood enthusiast. She is both the host of the Lo & Behold podcast and the founder of The Labor Mama.For more education, support and “me too” from Lo, please visit her website and check out her online courses and digital guides for birth, breastfeeding, and postpartum/newborns. You can also follow @thelabormama and @loandbehold_thepodcast on Instagram and join her email list here.For more pregnancy, birth, postpartum and motherhood conversation each week, be sure to subscribe to The Lo & Behold podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you prefer to listen! A request: If this episode meant something to you, would you consider a 5 star rating and leaving us a review? Yes, we read them, and yes, they help keep L & B going! ♥️Connect with Lo more on: INSTAGRAM | TIK TOK | PINTEREST | FACEBOOK DisclaimerOpinions shared by guests of this show are their own, and do not always reflect those of The Labor Mama platform. Additionally, the information you hear on this podcast or that you receive via any linked resources should not be considered medical advice. Please see our full disclaimer here.Additionally, we may make a small commission from some of the links shared with you. Please know, this comes at no additional cost to you, supports our small biz, and is a way for us to share brands and products with you that we genuinely love.Produced and Edited by Vaden Podcast Services