Feeling your baby move is one of the most reassuring parts of pregnancy, but when those kicks slow down, anxiety can set in fast. Searching online at 2 AM often leads to conflicting advice. As a Labor and Delivery nurse, I break down what normal third-trimester movement patterns actually look like, how to properly perform a 2-hour fetal kick count, simple steps to wake a quiet baby, and the exact clinical signs that mean you should skip the waiting game and contact L&D triage