Healthy Birth Day, Inc.

06/05/2026

North Carolina loses an average of 723 babies to stillbirth every year. Thanks to Cardinal & Pine for discussing how the BUMP Act makes it possible for North Carolina families to receive clear, consistent information on warning signs and fetal movement, while also improving provider response and prioritizing communities facing the greatest risks and disparities.

Help us pass the BUMP Act and bring Count the Kicks education to the state with a quick message to your legislators: bit.ly/SupportNCBUMP

https://cardinalpine.com/news/politics/stillbirths-in-nc-murdock-bill/

This bipartisan legislation aims to bring Count the Kicks education and awareness to families in North Carolina.

06/04/2026

Ask Congress to provide $1 million to HRSA to help states implement stillbirth prevention initiatives. Lend your voice to help save lives!

This targeted investment will help HRSA:
Support state-led stillbirth prevention initiatives
Expand access to screening tools and educational resources
Integrate prevention strategies into existing maternal care systems
Identify gaps and strengthen response to stillbirth

With modest funding, we can accelerate progress, equip states with the tools they need, and help save lives.

ℹ️ The Health Resources and Services Administration, a key federal agency, provides programs that deliver healthcare to people who are geographically isolated or economically or medically vulnerable.

Join this urgent call to action by contacting your U.S. Representative and Senators today! Urge them to support expanded stillbirth prevention funding for the Health Resources and Services Administration.

bit.ly/SupportFY27

06/03/2026

Stillbirth can happen to anyone.

That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to your baby’s movements every day, once a day.

Monitoring your baby’s movements can save their life. Notice a change in baby’s movements? Get checked out right away.

06/02/2026

Please help us welcome the newest addition to the Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Board of Directors!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of Gina Cunningham, Partner and Chief Operating Officer at McGill Junge Wealth Management (MJWM), to the Healthy Birth Day, Inc. Board of Directors. Cunningham has more than 15 years experience in finance and operational roles including investment accounting, investment operations, treasury and financial analysis and reporting throughout the insurance and investment industry. She leads firm operations, human resources, and management reporting for MJWM. She is a graduate of Iowa State University and has an MBA from the University of Iowa’s Tippie School of Management. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Cunningham has been an active volunteer and advocate for Healthy Birth Day, Inc. for several years. Her commitment to the organization is deeply personal, working in honor of her son Declan, who was born still in 2014. She also served as the Chairwoman for the 2026 Changemakers Event.

Learn more: https://countthekicks.org/team-member/gina-cunningham/

06/01/2026

Our recent grassroots efforts in stillbirth prevention:

📍Wisconsin - St. Joseph Community Baby Shower - Hazel Flint-Jones -Wisconsin Count the Kicks Ambassador hosted a table

📍Iowa - Toolkit Packing Event - Telligen

📍Wisconsin - Parent Palooza - Amanda Braverman-Brohn, Wisconsin Count the Kicks Ambassador hosted a table

06/01/2026

A healthy placenta helps support a healthy pregnancy.

Placental complications can affect how much oxygen and nutrients reach a baby, which is why monitoring your baby’s movements matters. Babies often respond to changes in their environment before tests can detect a problem.

Stillbirth prevention starts with awareness — awareness of movement patterns, maternal warning signs, and the importance of trusting your instincts when something feels different.

Check out our friends over at Measure the Placenta for placenta resources and research.

05/29/2026

Data shows progress in stillbirth prevention in Missouri since the launch of Count the Kicks in 2018, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Healthy Blue’s Affiliated Foundation has been a significant factor in improving birth outcomes with us since 2023.

05/28/2026

The impact of stillbirth lasts a lifetime.

05/27/2026

Help us improve birth outcomes in North Carolina.

bit.ly/SupportNCBUMP

05/25/2026

There are an average of 745 stillbirths in Ohio each year.

In 2018 the Count the Kicks program expanded into Ohio through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Health. UnitedHealthcare has been a significant partner in improving birth outcomes with us in Ohio since 2022.

Since our program expanded to Ohio, we have heard from five Ohio families who credit Count the Kicks with helping their baby have a safe arrival! We are actively working to save more lives in Ohio, with the ultimate goal of helping communities drive down the stillbirth rate.

Learn more here: https://countthekicks.org/statistics/oh/