Staff perception of women’s awareness of FMs
In all FDGs, health providers agree that the best judge about FMs patterns is the mother herself. However, they were convinced that women did not have enough awareness and knowledge about FMs, do not understand questions about the way their baby is moving, and therefore asking them about it does not contribute to their care.
‘Only if the mother does routinely check the FMs, it’s possible to know if the baby is asleep or not. She has to know the rhythm of the baby. Most mothers don’t know the pattern of their baby’s movement and they don’t really know whether the baby is kicking or asleep.’  (Healthcare provider)
Some mothers are asked and know about changes but most do not understand’  (Healthcare provider)
‘Primes don’t really know what a kick or a push is, so you have to explain to them how it feels.’  (Healthcare provider)  
ANC nurses said to trust women’s perception of FMs.
‘I think it is worrisome when it’s [FMs] abnormal for the mother. A mother knows when something is wrong with her child. So, if she says it [FMs] is different and she’s worried: it is’. (Healthcare provider)