Mississippi health officials urge expectant parents to monitor fetal movement

The Mississippi State Department of Health is urging expectant parents to pay attention to their baby's usual pattern of movement and contact a health care provider if that movement changes or something does not feel right.

The department said every baby has an individual normal movement pattern. It encouraged parents to count kicks, rolls, jabs and other movements to become familiar with what is normal for their baby and recognize changes.

The message said parents should not wait to contact their health care provider when movement changes. It directed readers to EveryBabyFirst.com for more information.

Source: Mississippi State Department of Health.