Pregnancy
Kick counts after 28 weeks: a quiet baby is a same-day call
18 August 2026 · 3 min read
Learn your baby’s pattern. A change from that pattern is the signal — not a number on a chart.
From about 28 weeks, most parents are asked to notice daily movement. There is no universal “ten kicks by noon” that fits every baby. What matters is your baby’s usual pattern — busy after breakfast, quieter in the afternoon, a wriggle as you lie down.
If movement is less than usual, lie on your side and count. The in-app kick counter timestamps each movement so you are not guessing. If you cannot get to your usual pattern within two hours, or you feel a sudden drop, call maternity triage the same day. Do not wait until morning.
Caffeine, a cold drink, or poking the bump are not a plan. Reduced movement is investigated even when a home Doppler sounds fine — those devices miss a lot. Go in and let them put a CTG on.
Informational only. Midwife Pocket is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Bleeding, leaking fluid, reduced movement, or feeling unwell — contact maternity triage.