Every now and then, amidst the day-to-day whirlwind, we come across stories that reaffirm the importance of what we do at Kicks Count. It's not about recognition or applause; it's all about the babies that enter this world safely. One such story unfolded last September, and proud mum Charlie wanted us to share it with you to raise awareness. Like all similar messages we receive, it stopped us in our tracks. Why? because it celebrates a new life, a mother's intuition, and the timely intervention that ensured a happy outcome. Charlie's Story Charlie had a routine midwife appointment at 39+5 week ..read more

Reality TV star Megan McKenna recently opened up about her challenging experience with IVF, shedding light on the emotional and physical hurdles. Megan, best known for her appearances on "The Only Way Is Essex," has been sharing her pregnancy with fans on her Instagram, including a recent, frightening allergic reaction to medication. Megan first announced her pregnancy earlier in April, marking an important milestone in her journey towards parenthood with fiancé, Oliver Burke. Their journey began with an IVF transfer, a process commonly used by individuals and couples facing infertility challe ..read more

In a remarkable display of dedication to sustainability, Recycle for Kicks Count NI, a Mid Ulster recycling group, has been honoured with a prestigious Green Can Award by Every Can Counts. Their relentless efforts have resulted in the recycling of over 1,400 kg of aluminium cans in the past year alone, showcasing their commitment to both environmental stewardship and community welfare. Led by Vicky Seviour-Crockett, Recycle for Kicks Count NI has become a beacon of environmental responsibility, engaging over 5,000 members on Facebook and numerous individuals within the local community. They ha ..read more

Thank you for visiting our giving page. We are raising money for Kicks Count because it's a small charity on a big mission - preventing babies being stillborn. In 2022, the latest published statistics, 2,433 babies were stillborn in the UK. The lowest number since records began. A difference is being made, but there is still work to do. Seven new lives are still being lost every single day and that's too many. We hope you'll agree that this is a really worthy cause ..read more

Gary Barlow has admitted he is still 'angry' about the tragic passing of his daughter Poppy and has feared her death would be the end of his marriage to wife Dawn.  Poppy was tragically delivered stillborn at full term on August 4 in 2012 just days before the Take That singer, 53, performed at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Olympics.  And the musician has now admitted he has never been able to process the loss of his fourth child as he confessed: 'I haven't really found peace with it yet.' Speaking on The Imperfects podcast, Gary spoke candidly about his family tragedy as ..read more

To order your image, donate what you feel is appropriate and we will create and upload your image to facebook. If you would also like to receive it by email please let us know on info@kickscount.org.uk ..read more

Baby loss certificates launched to support parents who have experienced a loss of pregnancy before 24 weeks The voluntary scheme is designed to formally recognise the devastating loss of a baby during pregnancy It delivers on priorities set out in the Women’s Health Strategy for England and on recommendations from the Pregnancy Loss Review Parents who have experienced the devastation of losing a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can apply for a certificate to have their grief recognised from today.   The government is launching a voluntary scheme to allow parents to re ..read more

GUEST BLOG FROM GROUP B STREP SUPPORT It’s important to remember that group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a natural and normal bacterium that colonises 20-30% of all adults (men and women) without symptoms or side-effects. It is usually found in the intestines as part of your normal gut flora. It can also found in the vagina living as a ‘commensal’ – an organism which lives in or on another without causing any harm. It is not a sexually transmitted disease and simply carrying GBS does not require treatment of the woman or of her partner. While this bacterium is normal and natural and does not ..read more

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects around 18% of pregnant women in the UK.  What is gestational diabetes? The levels of glucose your blood are controlled by the hormone insulin. Glucose is needed by the body to provide energy. When you're pregnant, your body produces high levels of hormones to support the growth of your baby. Some of these hormones can stop insulin working as well as it normally does. Usually, the body responds by increasing the amount of insulin it produces. However, some women do not produce enough of this extra insulin, or the insuli ..read more

When I lost my first son Toby, a complete darkness descended on me. I had an older daughter and I know people were thinking I should be happy to have her, but he was my son, I loved him, I wanted him. Nobody could choose which one of their children they would give up, why would I be any different?! I had two babies, I wanted to be able to hold them both! My life became surrounded by grief, I never knew it was possible for the world to just suddenly change colour, it was like I was wearing dark, miserable glasses all the time. I struggled to find joy in anything. 6 months after I lost Toby I fo ..read more