Movements Matter

You should start to feel your baby move between around 16 to 24 weeks of pregnancy.

Once your baby starts to move, it should keep on moving.

You should start to recognise a pattern and it shouldn’t stop.

If the movement stops, slows down, or changes - or you’re worried for any reason – pick up the phone.

Call Maternity Triage immediately.

We’d rather you called to get checked. Don’t keep your worries to yourself.

• Triage at Worcestershire Royal Hospital: 01905 733196

• Triage at County Hospital, Hereford: 07990 986517

Do not use a home Doppler. Home Doppler tests are not reliable.

Even if you detect a heartbeat it doesn’t mean your baby is well.

If your baby’s movements change, call Maternity Triage.

Further information and useful links:

• Read our #MovementsMatter press release here
• NHS.uk: your baby’s movements

• Your Baby's Movements: When Does a Baby Start Kicking? | Tommy's (tommys.org)

• Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: your baby’s movements in pregnancy 

• Pregnancy information | Tommy's (tommys.org)

• Tommy's Midwives Helpline for Black and Black Mixed-Heritage women | Tommy's (tommys.org) 

• Tommy's Midwives Miscarriage Support Helpline | Tommy's (tommys.org)



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