Health

Mississippi health officials urge attention to changes in fetal movement

The Mississippi State Department of Health is advising pregnant people to learn their baby’s normal movement patterns and contact a healthcare provider immediately if movement changes or decreases.

The department says paying attention to how often a baby moves can help identify when something feels different. More information is available at EveryBabyFirst.com.

Source: Mississippi State Department of Health.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."