Healthy Birth Day, Inc.

09/03/2026

Stillbirth is more common than many people realize. That’s why every mom should monitor movements during EVERY pregnancy.

09/02/2026

National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day is a few weeks away, which means there’s still time to take action.

Organizations across the country are coming together to honor the tens of thousands of babies lost to stillbirth each year, support the families who carry their memories, and raise awareness about stillbirth prevention by officially endorsing Sept. 19 as National Stillbirth Prevention and Awareness Day.
Your organization's backing sends a powerful message to Congress to prioritize the resources this issue urgently needs.

Fill out the form below by Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. EST to stand with us in addressing the national stillbirth crisis.

bit.ly/Endorse2026

09/01/2026

If you've attended Changemakers, joined us for a National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day event in Des Moines, or supported one of our baby shower events, you know how powerful it is when people come together for a cause.

We're thrilled to welcome Michele Wasta as our new Events Manager! With more than five years of experience creating memorable events, Michele is charged with bringing those experiences to life while advancing our mission to improve birth outcomes and prevent stillbirth.

Learn more about Michele here: https://countthekicks.org/team-member/michele-wasta/

08/28/2026

This month Healthy Birth Day, Inc. is celebrating 17 years as a nonprofit organization!

Since launching in Iowa in 2008, we continue to join communities across the country in reducing the rate of stillbirth through the evidence-based Count the Kicks program.

To date more than 180 families in 40 states and nine countries credit Count the Kicks with helping their baby have a safe arrival. We won’t stop until fetal movement monitoring is commonplace in EVERY pregnancy.

People like you play an important role in our mission. Your support allows us to share Count the Kicks education with more expectant parents and maternal healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs, midwives, nurses, home visitors and doulas.

Please consider a donation of $17 in honor of 17 years.

Thank you for your ongoing support of our work and for considering a gift to help further our mission for years to come! A gift of any amount will have a BIG impact.

bit.ly/AccelerateProgress

08/26/2026

This month, HHS has announced a $4 million initiative to expand access to rapid, point-of-care syphilis testing, including in emergency departments and other settings where people receive care.

This is a major step for stillbirth prevention because syphilis can have devastating consequences during pregnancy, including an increased risk of stillbirth. This funding is an important step to prevent poor birth outcomes through timely diagnosis and treatment.

At Healthy Birth Day, Inc., we believe prevention starts with discussing risks, expanding access to care, and giving families and providers the tools and resources they need to help ensure a positive birth outcome.

We’re encouraged to see investments that prioritize earlier detection, faster treatment and better outcomes for moms and babies.

https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-expands-rapid-syphilis-testing-prevent-congenital-syphilis.html

HHS announced a $4 million initiative to expand access to rapid, point-of-care syphilis testing.

08/25/2026

You don’t have to travel to Capitol Hill to make a difference.

There are meaningful ways to advocate for stillbirth prevention without having to go anywhere — including requesting a proclamation for Sept. 19.

Visit the link in our comments to access our Proclamation Toolkit and get started.

08/24/2026

There’s still so much that people don’t know about stillbirth.

What do you wish more people understood about this experience- the families who live through it or the importance of prevention?

Share your thoughts below.

08/22/2026

The Sixth Annual Walk of Remembrance: Miles for Margaret, Lydia and All Babies Gone Too Soon is just FOUR weeks away!

This year’s event is especially meaningful as it falls on National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day (Sept. 19), a day dedicated to honoring babies gone too soon while raising awareness that can help save lives.

Here’s how you can get involved:
-Join in person at Palmetto Islands County Park in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
-Participate virtually from anywhere

There’s still time to register, but registering by tomorrow is important if you’d like to:
-Include your baby’s name on the back of the walk T-shirt.
-Receive your preferred T-shirt size.

If you have not yet registered, or if you have friends or family members who would like to walk in memory of a special baby, now is the perfect time!

Register here: bit.ly/scwalk2026

08/21/2026

Public awareness helps bring stillbirth out of the shadows, spark conversations and builds support for prevention efforts that can save babies’ lives.

This National Stillbirth Prevention & Awareness Day (Sept. 19), you can take action in your own community.

Visit our National Day page to learn how to get involved: bit.ly/StillbirthPreventionDay

08/20/2026

We’re so grateful to everyone who came out for the inaugural Aces for Acel Golf Tournament and helped make this event such a success.

🏌️ 114 attendees
⛳ 23 foursomes/6 individuals
💙 Over $45,000 raised

We couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather to gather, golf and honor Acel’s legacy. Most importantly, the funds raised will help Count the Kicks expand education and resources that can improve birth outcomes and help prevent stillbirth.

Thank you to Jennifer and Austin Carr, Acel’s parents and event organizers, and to every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make Aces for Acel possible. We’re already looking forward to next year!