Active discussions

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Set a reminder

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Pregnancy

Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

See all MNHQ comments on this thread

Original poster

Reducing Stillbirth: Count the Kicks Campaign

508 replies

CarGirl · 14/04/2011 19:50

I just want to promote "Count The Kicks"

Please read this, if it helps one Mum not suffer the agony of stillbirth it's worth it

countthekicks.org.uk/

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
frasersmummy · 29/04/2011 17:26

supermum I could be wrong but I assume you the 34 week scan is standard in the us as you pay for your health care

In the uk (even if you can afford it ) private healthcare wont cover pregnancy so we are reliant on the nhs which as we all know are stretched to the lmit

Want2bSupermum · 29/04/2011 18:20

frasersmummy - Very sorry to read of your loss.

I know that here in New Jersey the 34wk scan is standard regardless of your insurance. Pregnancy is covered by the state no matter what your immigration status. There are probably states which don't cover it though.

After living in the US and Canada I am not impressed with the NHS. After I arrived here I had all sorts of problems that had never been seen to in the UK. It is a shame that medical professionals in charge of care standards are content with aiming for the lowest levels. Much of the care doesn't actually cost much money, such as a kick counts and prenatal vitamins, but the application of this care does have a very positive outcome for the mother and child.

Disclaimer - I hear others tell me all the time that prenatals are a waste of time. Well I ran out and didn't take any for a week. I noticed a huge difference. My energy levels dipped at 27wks and my obn switched me onto another prenatal and I am no longer feeling so rotten. Also, if you suffer from constipation they give you and extra dose of the oil which works wonders.

Original poster
CarGirl · 29/04/2011 21:40

bump

OP posts:
frasersmummy · 30/04/2011 09:33

please read this thread

moregranny · 30/04/2011 17:20

Bump

Original poster
CarGirl · 30/04/2011 17:23

bump

OP posts:
Original poster
CarGirl · 30/04/2011 20:20

bump

OP posts:
caramelwaffle · 02/05/2011 11:44

.

Original poster
CarGirl · 02/05/2011 19:50

.

OP posts:
WiiUnfit · 03/05/2011 10:30

CarGirl, just wanted to say well done for promoting such an important issue. I ordered & have since received my Count the Kicks wristband, it's great. :)

Original poster
CarGirl · 03/05/2011 21:27

Thank you wii, everyone please keep this bumped

OP posts:
onesuzymac · 04/05/2011 08:31

Friends of ours had a stillbirth last year, so this is a topic close to my heart - thanks for bringing it to everyone's attention and for sharing. It's amazing how much more aware of movement I was just reading everyone's comments and stories...

louisesh · 04/05/2011 11:46

Please all read it's so important.

Original poster
CarGirl · 04/05/2011 21:11

Bump

OP posts:
moregranny · 05/05/2011 10:29

Bump

Original poster
CarGirl · 05/05/2011 21:24

bump

OP posts:
caramelwaffle · 06/05/2011 01:04

.

Original poster
CarGirl · 06/05/2011 18:13

.

OP posts:
moregranny · 07/05/2011 08:55

Bump

Original poster
CarGirl · 07/05/2011 12:30

.

OP posts:
FluffyDonkey · 07/05/2011 13:30

Bump

FluffyDonkey · 07/05/2011 13:39

Quick question - can the bracelets be bought anywhere apart from on the internet? Anyone seen them in the shops?

Original poster
CarGirl · 07/05/2011 16:43

sorry no idea!

OP posts:
Original poster
CarGirl · 07/05/2011 20:51

.

OP posts:
BuffyFairy · 07/05/2011 21:11

Just wanted to say thanks for this thread. I'm 19 weeks with DC1 and I'll definitely be looking out for kick frequency / pattern as soon as I can feel them properly. I've learnt a lot from reading this thread, it's amazing how little the books and nhs mention stillbirth. So sorry to those who have lost their children, I can't imagine how awful it is but thanks for sharing your experiences and advice.