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31 weeks pregnant my baby don't kick me just moves or pushes up against my stomach is this normal ? how can i do a kick count if he don't kick ?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Movement: Kick counts refers to the sensation of movement not specifically to the unique feeling of a fetal kick. When you do kick counts you count the number of perceptible fetal movements. Most feel about 5 an hour.

Answered 8/1/2015

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