MDHHS partners with Count the Kicks to improve maternal health and birth outcomes through stillbirth prevention program

To help reduce infant mortality, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Division of Maternal and Infant Health is partnering with Count the Kicks, an evidence-based stillbirth prevention program, to educate expectant parents about the importance of paying attention to their baby’s movements in the third trimester of pregnancy.

“Programs such as Count the Kicks can provide women with tools to speak about their pregnancy experiences with their loved ones and their health care providers,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive. “Having dialogue around pregnancy symptoms and experiences can sometimes identify early warning signs.”

To learn more, view the full Press Release from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services here: