Bradford, Billie FThompson, John MDMcKinlay, Christopher JDDukkipati, Likhit SCronin, George DWaller, NimishaMcAra-Couper, JudithCornwall, TaniaMcCowan, Lesley MECronin, Robin S2026-04-142026-04-142026-04-03Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, ISSN: 0004-8666 (Print); 1479-828X (Online), Wiley, 66(2), e70122-. doi: 10.1111/ajo.701220004-86661479-828Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/10292/20921BACKGROUND: Promoting awareness of foetal movement (FM) is a recognised approach to addressing preventable stillbirth. However, provision of information is inconsistent, and rates of presentation for decreased FM may vary by maternal factors. Information is lacking on maternal views of FM information and knowledge of actions if concerned about FM. AIMS: To describe women's views of FM during late pregnancy in Aotearoa-New Zealand (Aotearoa-New Zealand), including factors that influence maternal actions if concerned. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Online survey of women with singleton third-trimester pregnancies in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Multivariable analysis adjusted for maternal factors. RESULTS: Eligible participants comprised European (1042, 63.5%), Māori (266, 16.2%), Pacific (119, 7.3%), Asian (160, 9.8%) and Other (35, 2.1%). Over half were nulliparous (916, 55.9%) and early third-trimester (median 31, IQR 28-34). Most (1366, 83.3%) had been concerned about FM. Groups that were less likely to seek advice when concerned, included Māori (aOR 0.69, 95% CI 0.51%-0.93%, p = 0.02), Pacific (aOR 0.58, 95% CI 0.38%-0.88%, p = 0.01) and parous (aOR 0.73, 95% CI 0.59%-0.90%, p = 0.003) women. Advice seeking was also less likely with a doctor as the main maternity provider (aOR 0.59, 5% CI 0.39%-0.92%, p = 0.02) compared to a midwife, and those who received fewer than recommended antenatal visits (aOR 0.55, 95% CI 0.34%-0.88%, p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: This study identified that FM worries are common in the third-trimester in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Yet, some groups of women were less likely to seek advice when concerned, indicating opportunities to reduce inequity and address barriers to accessing care.© 2026 The Author(s). Australian and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. This is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.antenatal carefoetal activityfoetal movementpregnancypregnant women3215 Reproductive Medicine4204 Midwifery32 Biomedical and Clinical Sciences42 Health SciencesWomen's HealthPregnancyMaternal HealthReproductive health and childbirth3 Good Health and Well Being1114 Paediatrics and Reproductive Medicine1117 Public Health and Health ServicesObstetrics & Reproductive Medicine3215 Reproductive medicine4204 MidwiferyHumansFemalePregnancyNew ZealandPregnancy Trimester, ThirdAdultFetal MovementHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePrenatal CareYoung AdultSurveys and QuestionnairesHumansFemalePregnancyNew ZealandPregnancy Trimester, ThirdAdultFetal MovementHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePrenatal CareYoung AdultSurveys and QuestionnairesJournal ArticleOpenAccess10.1111/ajo.70122