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KICKS COUNT
Why shouldn’t I use a
home doppler? DURING DURING
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If you saw someone collapsed in the street OUTBREAK OUTBREAK would you check their YOUR BABY’S MOVEMENTS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS EVER pulse and walk away? YOUR BABY’S MOVEMENTS ARE AS IMPORTANT AS EVERIf you notice a change in your baby’s regular movement call your midwife or
Or would you call an ambulance?If you notice a change in your baby’s regular movement call your midwife or maternity unit immediately A change in your baby’s movements can be an important warning sign
The same goes for your baby, if you notice a change in your baby’s regular maternity unit immediately that your baby is unwell. Around half of women who had a stillbirth Even when isolating it’s pattern of movement, they could be unwell. Do not take the presence of a heartbeat that all is ok. A change in your baby’s movements can be an noticed their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped. vital you report reduced
If your baby is unwell or in distress the only time something can be done is when there is a heartbeat. important warning sign that your baby is unwell. Around half of women who had a stillbirth Midwives are there for you and your baby Even when isolating it’s movements immediately.
When there is no heartbeat it is too late. If you notice a change in your babies regular pattern of movement call your midwife. noticed their baby’s movements had slowed down or stopped. vital you report reduced movements Charity Registration Number 1145073 www.kickscount.org.uk
Do not use your home doppler Midwives are there for for reassuranceyou and your baby