Healthy Birth Day, Inc.

06/24/2026

One app that saves two lives? Now that's impact.

06/23/2026

Often, the first sign that something may be wrong is a change in a baby's normal movement pattern.

Babies are a lot like us. If they're not feeling well or getting what they need, their movement changes. They continue to have a regular pattern of movement throughout pregnancy.

If your baby's movements feel different, trust your instincts and seek medical care immediately.

You know your baby best, and acting quickly could make all the difference.

06/22/2026

We're always grateful when the stillbirth crisis gets elevated. 💙

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/acog-finally-address-stillbirth-crisis-continue-stand-sidelines

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy Measure the Placenta The Due Time

If any institution can bend the curve on preventable stillbirth, it is the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Yet, despite clear evidence and successful state initiatives, the ACOG has been frustratingly slow to revise its clinical guidelines.

06/21/2026

Birth stories are dads' stories, too. 💙

At Healthy Birth Day, Inc., we know dads play an important role during pregnancy. From the first kick to the day they meet their baby, fathers provide support and experience every moment alongside their growing family. They celebrate milestones, show up for their partners, and build dreams for the future.

Every parent deserves to bring their baby home. This Father's Day, we honor the dads whose love begins long before birth, those celebrating with their children, and those carrying their babies forever in their hearts.

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a powerful celebration of freedom and is also an important reminder of the work that needs to be done to ensure change for all, especially in maternal health. We believe that every expectant parent deserves the right to a safe pregnancy and a healthy birth.

We champion the rights of moms and expectant parents through fierce advocacy for systemic change, like helping pass the federal Maternal Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act, helping to standardize the response to a change of movement through our AWHONN - The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses module, and utilizing the Count the Kicks app.

This Juneteenth, we stand firm in our belief that stillbirths and poor birth outcomes can be preventable and recommit to our goal to make meaningful, sustainable, and systemic change that leads to a world where the impacts of age, ability, access to healthcare, ethnicity, geography, race, or socioeconomic status are no longer predictors of stillbirth.

06/17/2026

One family forever changed is too many.
One missed opportunity for prevention is too many.
One baby lost to stillbirth is too many.
Until every baby has the chance to celebrate their first birthday, our work continues.

06/16/2026

Where in the world has Count the Kicks been?

📍Tennessee - Depot Day Celebration in Covington, Tennessee Count the Kicks Ambassador LaToya Maclin-Somerville hosted a table

📍Nebraska - FIMR Community Action Team Meeting - Nebraska Count the Kicks Ambassador, Jessi Michael presented

📍Minnesota - Babies & Bumps Minneapolis Event, Minnesota Count the Kicks Ambassador Amanda Duffy hosted a table

📍New York - The Bronx Community Baby Shower, New York Count the Kicks Ambassador Bobbie Cohlan hosted a table

06/15/2026

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including stillbirth. These differences in birth outcomes underscore the importance of ensuring access to inclusive, affirming, and culturally responsive maternal healthcare.

At Healthy Birth Day, Inc., we are committed to reducing preventable stillbirths and improving birth outcomes for all families. By providing Count the Kicks education and resources to every expectant parent, we can help raise awareness, strengthen communication with healthcare providers, and empower parents to advocate for their own health and the health of their babies.

06/12/2026

Every mom deserves access to this education because no pregnancy is immune.

Take action here: bit.ly/SupportNCBUMP

Your support as a North Carolina constituent is critical to building the momentum needed to pass the BUMP Act and implement these proven, evidence-based strategies statewide.

By standing behind this legislation, your organization helps elevate awareness, strengthen systems of care, and ensure that every North Carolina family has access to the knowledge and support needed for a healthy pregnancy.

Together, we can reduce preventable loss, improve maternal health, and save lives across North Carolina.

PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy Jace’s Journey

06/11/2026

The latest research indicates that expectant parents should pay attention to the strength of their baby’s movements, and notify their healthcare provider right away if they notice a change in the strength of their baby’s movements.

Pregnant moms should always sleep on their side, as research shows this is the best position for mom and baby.

Research shows 1 in 4 stillbirths can be prevented.

Sources:
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2021/06/indications-for-outpatient-antenatal-fetal-surveillance

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(19)30054-9/fulltext

https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/abstract/2018/02000/potentially_preventable_stillbirth_in_a_diverse.19.aspx