[header] How to perform fetal kick counts [title] Know about " kick " counts. [step] The fetal kick count is the count of any movements that the unborn baby makes such as jabs, punches, rolls, twists and turns. However, fetal kick counts do not include hiccups. 
If the fetal kick count is not normal, then this could be a sign of fetal distress. [substeps] Keep in mind that even if the baby's movements are decreased, you may still go on to have a healthy baby.