Welcome back to another episode of The Mommy Labor Nurse Podcast! Today, we’re diving deep into the world of baby movement during pregnancy with special guest, Kimberly Isburg from one of my favorite organizations, Count the Kicks!
Kimberly is a passionate advocate for maternal health causes and is honored to work for an organization that is dedicated to improving birth outcomes and saving the lives of moms and babies.
Inside the interview, I will be exploring crucial aspects of kick counting during pregnancy with Kimberly. She will share her insights on the importance of kick counting, dispel myths surrounding fetal movement, provide valuable tips for expectant mothers, and more!
After this episode, continue learning about what you can do to help prevent stillbirth in n Episode 127: Stillbirth Prevention Tips.
A peek at the questions we cover:
- What is kick counting, and why is it important?
- Can you share any statistics related to the difference that kick counting can make on pregnancy outcomes?
- When should I start to do kick counts?
- How do I count my baby’s kicks?
- How will I know if there is a change in my baby’s movement pattern?
- If I notice a change, what should I do?
- Do sugary and caffeinated drinks help babies move more?
- Do babies move less as they get bigger?
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About Kimberly Isburg
Kimberly Isburg is the Communications Manager for Healthy Birth Day, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that created the Count the Kicks stillbirth prevention program. Kimberly used Count the Kicks to get to know her babies’ normal movement patterns during both of her pregnancies and is proud to be the mom of two healthy boys.
She is a passionate advocate for maternal health causes and is honored to work for an organization that is dedicated to improving birth outcomes and saving the lives of moms and babies.
