Maxine Wilkinson

"After a rewarding career in maternity care I am delighted to have joined Kicks Count as a Volunteer to continue to raise awareness of baby loss in the UK"

Dorset

Helping to reduce the number of stillbirths and neonatal deaths in Dorset

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Kicks Count World Cup Sweepstakes

Enter our world cup sweepstake to raise funds for Kicks Count and add some more excitement to the World Cup! It is £5 per entry and the winning team will receive £40 and the losing team will win £10
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Missy's World Cup Sweepstake

Want to join me in supporting a good cause? I'm raising money for Kicks Count and your contribution will make an impact, however much you give. Donating is easy, quick and secure.
July Bake Sale

July Bake Sale! Can you hold a bake sale in July to help us raise vital funds for Kicks Count? Hold it at your workplace, in your local area, at a school or anywhere there are people! Join the event to get ideas, share your bake sales and get recipes for your bakes

Angela Rotherham

I’ve joined Kicks Count to raise awareness & help reduce stillbirth rates in memory of my daughter Sophia Grace, born sleeping full term June 2025. Preventable stillbirth is close to my heart & action needs to be taken.
Eileen Loader

I'm Eileen and I know from a personal level how important it is to getting help when pregnant, I had three completely different pregnancies. With the information from Kick Count, I found my voice and reached out.
Alex McGaffin

I’m volunteering for Kicks Count because their information saved my daughter Evie’s life. 6 bouts of reduced movements lead to her early but safe delivery
Melanie Phillips

I’ve volunteered for Kicks Count in memory of my son Jack who was born sleeping 20 years ago. Back then baby loss during pregnancy was considered a taboo subject & was not really talked about so I want to help stop the stigma surrounding stillbirth & baby loss.

Anterior Placenta: Your Questions Answered

What is the placenta? What does it mean to have an anterior placenta? The placenta is an incredible organ, belonging to both you and your baby. Learn more about your baby's lifeline and what an anterior placenta means for baby movement.
Your Baby's Movements

Feeling your baby move is a sign they are well. Here's all you need to know about why you should monitor your baby's movements - and how.
Kicks Count Wristbands

How can a Kicks Count Wristband help me? How do you use one? We answer your frequently asked questions.
FMH and reduced movements

My baby was born alive thanks to your campaign, I would have taken the advice about baby movements from my parents as gospel otherwise ... after all, they have 6 kids between them, they are the experts ... aren't they???
Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter reveals tragic stillbirth

Hollyoaks star Kirsty-Leigh Porter has revealed her precious baby girl was stillborn on 21st December 2018.
How many Kicks should I feel in 1 hour?

There is no set number of movements you need to feel in one hour, 2 hours or 24 hours. Get to know what is normal for your baby and report any change immediately.
What can I expect when I report reduced movement?

The care you receive when you report a change in movement will depend on your stage of pregnancy. Here you can find out what to expect.
Why Ditch the Doppler?

In 2017 Kicks Count launched a campaign to regulate or ban the sale of home dopplers to expectant parents in the UK. Here the CEO explains why.
Your Pregnancy: Week by Week

Find out what to expect during your pregnancy, depending on the week.
Free Kick Counting App

The Kicks Count app is designed to help you get to know your baby’s regular pattern of movement, once you have recorded sessions the graphs section will show you your baby’s movements over the last 2, 7 and 14 days.

A Timely Intervention: Charlie's Birth Story

Saving lives with timely intervention - how Charlie's intuition, and fast-acting hospital team, ensured her son's safe arrival. Read more