Termination For Medical Reasons

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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

Donate in Memory

Your donation can fund practical resources such as wristbands, leaflets, posters, or books that are shared with pregnant parents and maternity professionals.
Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilised egg implants itself outside of the womb, usually in one of the fallopian tubes.
Provide literature in memory

We send literature to hospitals all over the UK. You can sponsor a delivery in memory of a loved one
Support Organisations & Useful Links

If you've lost your baby, we are so sorry. We are a stillbirth and neonatal death prevention charity and have links to support and information charities. Here you can find links to organisations which we hope you find useful.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden and unexpected death of a baby where no cause is found.
Neonatal Death

Neonatal death is the death of a baby within the first 28 days of life
Miscarriage

Miscarriage is the most common kind of pregnancy loss, affecting around one in four pregnancies.
Stillbirth

A stillbirth is the death of a baby after 24 completed weeks of pregnancy. It happens in around 1 in every 250 births in the UK.
Baby loss statistics

In the UK, around 7 babies are stillborn every day. Learn more.

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