Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet
Say Hello to the Most Precious Piece of Jewellery One Can Ever Own
The Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet is an emotional and purposeful way to monitor your baby’s movement during pregnancy and marks the beginning of you and your baby’s journey together.Stylish and easy to wear, the bracelet is the perfect companion during your pregnancy and beyond. It is an ideal Baby Shower gift for any mum-to-be and a sentimental memento that every family will treasure forever.
WHY WEARING THE BRACELET IS IMPORTANT
Happy healthy babies don’t stop moving! Feeling your baby’s movements are an important sign that they are well. Often, when calling your midwife or local maternity unit you may be asked about if your baby has been moving and kicking as normal and if the overall pattern of your baby’s movements has changed.
By using the Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet you will be able to quickly count how many times you have felt your baby kick or move that day and let them know if that is different to normal. It is important that you monitor the pattern of the movements by counting them and to report any change immediately. During the COVID 19 it is vital not to visit hospital unannounced, always call first.
IDEAL PREGNANCY GIFT
The Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet is an ideal pregnancy gift - a high quality, emotional piece of jewellery with great meaning and purpose.
Our premium packaging offers you the option to write the baby’s name and date of birth on the inner top lid of the box making this gift the sweetest keepsake.
To make your gift really memorable you can also use our gift wrapping service and don't forget to include your personal message to the recipient in the Order notes.
We wish you happy shopping: it is absolutely guaranteed that this pregnancy gift is more than just a peice of jewellery. It will make the expectant mum happy by providing her joy and confidence.
Mums said about the Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet
My name’s Kirsten, I’m a first-time mum to be preparing myself for my new role in motherhood. I recently moved back to London after living abroad the last 3 and a half years.
When I found out I was pregnant, it came as a complete surprise. I was still living in Thailand at the time with no plans of moving home any time soon. Once I got over the initial shock, I was really excited about embracing my pregnancy and all the things that come with it. I flew back to the UK and arrived the day before the national lockdown which meant I wasn’t able to do all the things I was looking forward to doing such as going to pregnancy yoga and meeting other mums to be or even going to antenatal classes. In a way, I felt like a piece of my pregnancy journey was missing because of this.
Read Kirsten’s story about her pregnancy journey HERE
My name is Ellyse. I have two children. Charlie Ocean, 16 months, and Cicely Dream 5 months. I live in Hertfordshire.
During pregnancy, I am classed as high risk due to being Type 1 Diabetes. I was pregnant TWICE during the pandemic although the first time the rules and restrictions were more relaxed. It was awful going to hospital appointments alone and only having my partner with me for an hour after an emergency C Section with our daughter, Cicely
Read Ellyse’s story about her pregnancy journey HERE
Its crazy to think a week ago I has just had my second pessary inserted to bring on labor. So while pregnant with Hugo I was in hospital a lot in the third trimester. Some of you may have seen on my stories, it was due to lack of his movements and frequent movement changes too. This is why they decided to induce me that day, as of Saturday 7th November. The reason being that with frequent reduced movements they can’t risk problems with the baby, so its safer for baby to be outside then in at that point. Luckily Hugo is great, no problems. That makes me a lucky mum
Addressing and keeping track of babies movements are so important. Babies should move in their own pattern up until birth. “They move less near birth because there’s less room” – Is not true. Babies move throughout
The Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet do amazing bracelets that help you to track and remember movements while pregnant.- I recommend to all pregnant ladies!Read more about Corinne’s pregnancy HERE
Pregnancy is full of uncertainty and when it comes to my baby’s movements I will admit that I am more uncertain than ever. I am a researcher. I like to do things by the book. I have read all of the pregnancy books. The positive birth and labour books and am now flying through my week to week guide of actually raising my baby. Tick, tick and tick. But when it comes to tracking movements I’ve always felt like a bit of a failure in that department because honestly, I don’t think my baby has that much of a pattern. Maybe that is my baby’s pattern? Who knows, but I’m 34 weeks and it’s still something that I don’t feel like a pro over.
Using an app, or a journal never really felt as good as simply ‘tuning in,’ but I would gladly say that my Aska Maternity bracelet has given me a middle ground. I have it on me at all times. It takes no effort to move the pendant, and although I’m still not religious with tracking – it has formed somewhat of an idea for me in a way that doesn’t cause me anxiety.
I was admitted to hospital yesterday for reduced frequency and strength in movements and am thrilled to say that all is well with baby. Who knows, maybe my Aska bracelet has simply helped me remain a little more aware of my little fella 🙂
The Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet is absolutely amazing, what a fantastic, simple and stylish way to count your baby’s movements! Its literally as easy as slipping a hoop over a pearl! No need to get out a phone and use a tracking app, you have all you need on your wrist.
I have always seen online about how important monitoring baby’s movements were… During my first pregnancy I had an anterior placenta so I was always looking out for movements as they were harder to feel… There where four times I had to go in to be monitored (never put off being monitored if you haven’t felt baby move or you notice a big change in movement, increased or decreased). My sister is also in her last year of training to be a midwife so she always reminds me of the importance of monitoring the movements.
Read about Liana’s pregnancy journey HERE
I am currently 35 weeks pregnant after having my first round of IVF, this little baby really is my miracle baby! I dreamt of this pregnant for three years and it is definitely different to how I could have ever imagined!
I love my Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet! Crystals have been a huge part of my fertility journey! I turned to crystals when I was at my lowest point. I had a fertility bracelet made with rose quartz, moonstone and jade. They say crystals leave you when they have served a purpose! I wore my bracelet every day until the week before my egg retrieval when my moonstone pendant fell off! I knew from this moment I didn’t need it anymore as I was going to get pregnant and I did!
Continue reading whole Saoirse’s pregnancy story HERE
Amy Jones, 28 Woodside, Telford
I have found the Maternity Movement Bracelet so helpful. This is my second pregnancy and I used an app with my first, but having the bracelet has made it much easier to track movement through the day as it is always in front of me. For that reason it’s also been a lot easier to notice a pattern of movement, and it will be a lovely keepsake once baby arrives. Because of the Maternity Movement Bracelet I have found myself talking more to my partner about the baby’s movements. Knowing the pattern helps too – my first only moved once a day so he’s actually been able to feel this baby kicking!
Elaine, Telford
As a first time mom to be I’ve found the bracelet really handy, simply as a reminder to think about my baby’s movements. The design is nice, it’s something you want to wear rather than something you just should wear and isn’t overtly recognisable as an aid to count kicks or monitor movement. Initially it takes a bit of getting used to, to move the little feet but once you have the knack it’s easy. I’m well into my third trimester now and I wear the bracelet every day. I’d certainly recommend it to others.
Zara Nicholls, 31 Claverley, Shropshire
The Maternity Movement Bracelet has been very useful in tracking my baby’s movements. I have found it more reassuring and beneficial than counting individual kicks as I can split the day into morning/afternoon/evening sessions and count baby’s pattern of movement to compare this across days and weeks. Overall my daily total has been working out around the same, but it’s interesting to note and be aware of periods of movement outside the ‘normal’ pattern. Some days I’ve been unable to wear the bracelet due to the nature of my job and although I still try to be aware of my baby’s movements, I do like having the visual reference on my wrist. I have discussed the baby’s movements with my partner who has also been involved by asking how I’ve got on each day and if I’m getting a similar number and pattern. I think it makes him feel more involved.
Charlie and 3 week old Josie
I was given a maternity movement’s bracelet in August, I was 7 months pregnant at the time. I love it! It came with a little card with the details of who to contact should I have any concerns regards babies movements! It’s funny because I’d not realised how my baby moved at certain times of day, of course morning and evening I knew but at work it was easy to get carried away in the everyday tasks. The bracelet was an eye opener to when she moved helping me monitor the kicks more effectively, especially at the weekend. It was about 3 weeks of having the bracelet that I noticed a change in movement, i thought to myself I’ll give it half an hour before I call! At the same time I looked for the card that was in my wallet and it clearly said any concerns call immediately, the fact I’d noticed my bracelet wasn’t as far along was proof enough that I was concern. I called the MLU and within and hour babies movements were being monitored, she was fine thank goodness however I was very grateful to have had the bracelet. I am breast feeding at the moment and using the bracelet to help remember which boob fed my little one last 🙂
Emily Summerfield, 34 with baby Willa Hodnet, Shropshire
I was quite anxious about my baby’s movements throughout my third pregnancy. My life was very busy with two young sons, and my work as a Chartered Surveyor meant that I was on the move and on my feet for much of the time. Often it would get to 8pm and I wouldn’t have had the chance to concentrate on a pattern of movement at all during the day. On more than one occasion I had to call my midwife and have my baby’s heartrate monitored. I tried to make a note of her movements but it isn’t easy to bring out a notebook or your phone when you are at work or in the middle of cooking for your children! I didn’t ever manage to establish a set pattern of movements and as a result, apart from when I was being reassured by a midwife, I didn’t ever feel completely confident during my pregnancy. If I had had the Maternity Movement Bracelet I think I would have been calmer and more aware of my daughter’s movements throughout my pregnancy. If I have a fourth child (a big if!) then I would love to use the bracelet. Pregnancy can be a time of anxiety and uncertainty, and anything that can help you to retain control during that time is well worth it.
Lyndsey, 30 Telford
I had one during my pregnancy and have just give birth to a healthy baby girl. The bracelet helped me track the movements which became lesser as my pregnancy progressed and I had to be induced slightly before my due date due to reduced movements.
Lindsey’s amazing story was also featured in press
Rachel, Shrewsbury
When I first heard about the bracelet I thought what a great idea. A beautiful prompt which is a gentle reminder to think about my baby’s movements. I love the design easy to just place on and comfortable, hardwearing too. Helped to raise my awareness with keeping in mind baby’s movements- wish this was thought up of with my first as it is useful, eye catching and feels very special. It has especially helped me now at the end of pregnancy, baby’s movements are felling different but it reminds me to check the pattern of baby’s movements which is reassuring for me.
I am looking forward to using it as a Breast-feeding bracelet when baby arrives so I can move the bracelet from my left to right wrist so I know which side to feed baby from.
Thank you for letting me be part of this
Victoria, Coventry
I was gifted the Aska bracelet at 26 weeks pregnant. When it arrived it was delivered in a beautiful box. The bracelet itself is gorgeous. I went to the amazonite (blue/turquoise) with silver charm. My favourite colour, it’s a lovely piece of jewellery on it’s own.
The idea is to move the charm over each bead during every period of movement, starting each day from the pearl bead. Such a simple way of monitoring the important movements of your baby.
This has been a god send. It has given me an idea of how often my baby moves and that baby is more active come the evening. Something so simple gives you the reassurance especially with it being my first baby.
Once my baby is here I will be attempting breast feeding. I will also use the bracelet to determine which breast i’ve last fed from by switching wrists. Also how often using the charm across bead method.
I would 100% invest if I didn’t have it gifted now I’ve owned one. A great gift to new mothers.
The Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet I wear all day, it is so easy to use and so comfortable, I also feel like it goes really with all outfits and would be suitable to wear to any occasion. It has most definitely refocused my attention to babies movements, which is paramount and I am so grateful to be wearing it.
This is my second pregnancy, so I was already aware of how important babies movements are. However second time round with an 18 month old child and was working full time, as well as seeing friends and family regularly, definitely took my mind of babies movements occasionally. Then I met a lady at my exercise class who told me about the bracelet, which I instantly thought was an amazing concept and have found it so useful to focus my attention on babies movement since wearing it.
Read Hannah’s story about pregnancy during the pandemic HERE
We kindly ask you to share your pregnancy story and how you use the Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet.
Your thoughts will provide a valuable insight for other expectant mums (and dads, too) who are still not aware of the important function of this unique piece of jewellery that we created with lots of love and hope to support many women through their pregnancy journey and beyond.
HOW TO USE
Each bracelet includes a small loop and sterling silver or gold-plated sterling silver charm which you can slip across each bead every time your baby moves. The white freshwater pearl marks the start of the counting process and represents where to start the loop each morning. Every time your baby moves, you move the loop over the next bead, working its way around the bracelet. Once the end bead is reached, you can then work your way back to the start.
Take a look at our video on how to use the Aska Maternity Movement Bracelet with Louise Macleod, Maternity Voices Development Co-ordinator, Maternity Voices Partnership Shropshire Telford and Wrekin LMS.