Fetal Movement, Kick Counts & Stillbirth Prevention with Count the Kicks
About this episode
Dr. Sasha Hakman discusses fetal movement and stillbirth prevention with advocate Karina Bennett, emphasizing the importance of understanding movement patterns during pregnancy.
Stillbirth is a topic many expectant parents are afraid to talk about, but understanding your baby’s movement patterns can be an empowering tool during pregnancy. In this episode of Trying with Dr. Sasha Hakman, Dr. Sasha sits down with Karina Bennett, ambassador for Count the Kicks, a stillbirth prevention program created by Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Karina shares the story of losing her son to stillbirth and how that experience led her to advocacy, education, and a mission to help other families recognize changes in fetal movement before it is too late. Together, Sasha and Karina break down what kick counting actually looks like, when to start, what counts as movement, and why knowing your baby’s individual pattern matters more than comparing your pregnancy to someone else’s. They also discuss anterior placentas, decreased fetal movement, advocating for yourself when something feels wrong, the limitations of at-home Dopplers, and why seeking evaluation is never an overreaction. This conversation is not about creating fear. It is about giving pregnant women information they can use to feel more connected to their baby, more confident in what is normal, and more empowered to speak…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Sasha Hakman
Guest: Karina Bennett
Topics covered
- stillbirth prevention
- fetal movement
- kick counting
- pregnancy education
- advocacy
Keywords
- stillbirth
- fetal movement
- kick counts
- pregnancy
- advocacy
- education
- anterior placenta
- decreased fetal movement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Count the Kicks, Healthy Birth Day, Inc.
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