Bill Text: IL HR0047 | 2013-2014 | 98th General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Encourages the people of this State to help us in raising awareness of the importance of kick counting during pregnancy.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-03-08 - Resolution Adopted [HR0047 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2013-HR0047-Introduced.html

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HOUSE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, During pregnancy, expecting mothers will receive
a variety of tests for conditions such as Down Syndrome and
other birth defects; and
WHEREAS, Moms have always known that movement is the best
sign of their babies' well-being in utero; scientific studies
indicate that kick counting, a daily record of moms' perception
of their babies' movement during the third trimester, is a
reliable, harmless, simple and effective screening for the
babies' well-being; and
WHEREAS, Kick counting can document changes in the fetal
movement pattern and can help moms-to-be alert their healthcare
provider of potential problems; a timely evaluation can allow
intervention and prevention of potential problems, including
stillbirth; and
WHEREAS, The American College of Obstetricians and
Gynecologists recommends kick counting as one method to monitor
pregnancy health, through noting the time it takes for a baby
to complete 10 movements, such as kicks, jabs, rolls, twists,
and turns, when the baby is usually most active during the day;
and

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WHEREAS, A mother's familiarity with her baby's movements
helps identify changes that may indicate potential pregnancy
problems, which can allow her provider to institute timely
intervention; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
NINETY-EIGHTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
we encourage the people of this State to help us in raising
awareness of the importance of kick counting during pregnancy.