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Healthy Birth Day, Inc.

Healthy Birth Day, Inc. is the proven stillbirth prevention organization in the U.S.

02/20/2026

Data shows major progress in stillbirth prevention in Kansas since the launch of Count the Kicks in partnership with the Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) in 2018.

https://countthekicks.org/statistics/ks/

02/19/2026

Our organization advocated for policy change that led Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to introduce the first-ever National Outcome Measure (NOM) on stillbirth (2023).

National outcome measures reflect the health status of moms and babies in our country, and focus on health conditions that should be monitored. NOMs also reflect areas where there is a need to make progress in the maternal and child health field.

We are grateful to HRSA for taking this important step to make sure stillbirth is measured, monitored and evaluated.

02/18/2026

WE'RE HIRING!

We are looking for a State Expansion Coordinator to help create, schedule and host highly effective presentations that raise awareness about Count the Kicks and how to implement it in clinical and non-clinical settings. This person will work with the State Expansion Project Administrator to track and analyze the effectiveness of state expansion communication campaigns to ensure optimal results.

An ideal candidate for this role is a highly organized and self-motivated person who has presentation skills and public speaking and communications experience.

Apply here: https://healthy-birth-day-inc.prismhr-hire.com/job/995414/state-expansion-coordinator

02/17/2026

Early bird registration for the 2026 Changemakers Event is NOW OPEN!

Join more than 1,000 Changemakers from across the country to celebrate the impact of our mission while helping to propel forward our work to improve birth outcomes for moms and babies through the Count the Kicks® program.

This is an event you won’t want to miss!

bit.ly/2026Changemakers

02/16/2026

Movements are best monitored WITHOUT interventions like cold drinks or sugary snacks. Share the truth. Not the myth.

Amanda Duffy is a Count the Kicks® Ambassador in Minnesota who advocates for kick counting education in honor of her second-born, Reese, who was stillborn in 2014 in the 39th week of pregnancy. She shared her story and debunked common pregnancy myths.

Learn more movement myths here: https://healthybirthday.org/debunking-myths-about-kick-counting-in-pregnancy

02/13/2026

Stillbirth rates are higher in the South, reflecting gaps in access to timely, equitable maternity care.

When families can’t reach the care they need, lives are put at risk. Expanding accessible, high-quality prenatal care isn’t just a solution, it’s essential to saving moms and babies.

02/12/2026

Stillbirth is the leading cause of death for children ages 0–14. Research shows about 25% of these deaths are preventable.

An evidence-based prevention program exists. It’s called Count the Kicks and it’s saving lives.

Education, early action, and access matter. Lives and families depend on it.

Source: CDC

02/11/2026

We’re taking an exciting step forward for stillbirth prevention through our Champions Program! Follow along to find out how.

02/10/2026

A baby’s movement has been linked to their well-being, and evidence shows that a change in a baby’s movements is often the first or only sign of distress.

Why is this important? Because oftentimes stillbirth can be prevented if timely action is taken.

02/09/2026

Myths like "10 kicks in 2 hours" can lead to stillbirth. Sharing evidence-based guidance is crucial to lowering the stillbirth rate.

Amanda Duffy is a Count the Kicks® Ambassador in Minnesota who advocates for kick counting education in honor of her second-born, Reese, who was stillborn in 2014 in the 39th week of pregnancy. She shared her story and debunked common pregnancy myths.

Learn more movement myths here: https://healthybirthday.org/debunking-myths-about-kick-counting-in-pregnancy

02/06/2026

Megan Aucutt, Program Director, connected with nurses, nurse leaders, lactation consultants, and birth educators to share valuable Count the Kicks resources at the AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Leadership Conference.

She also shared information on the AWHONN Changes in Fetal Movement Patterns Course. We're grateful to our partners at AWHONN for the invaluable work they do to improve birth outcomes for moms and babies by increasing education on fetal movement monitoring and how to address concerns about changes in fetal movement.

Check out the course here: https://www.awhonn.org/education/changes-in-fetal-movement-patterns/

02/03/2026

Stillbirth is a real and devastating pregnancy outcome and we should be talking about it more.

Understanding stillbirth risk factors and talking about it openly with your provider can help you feel informed and supported throughout prenatal care. It can also help you feel empowered to speak up if you have any concerns along the way.

Address

1820 NW 118th Street Suite 220
Clive, IA
50325

Telephone

+15156508685

Website

http://www.healthybirthday.org/

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