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Thurston County launches fetal and infant mortality review; Count the Kicks campaign to begin May 12
Summary
Thurston County Public Health presenters described a new fetal and infant mortality review team reviewing stillbirths and infant deaths, early findings linking decreased fetal movement and gestational diabetes, and plans to start a 'Count the Kicks' campaign on May 12.
Thurston County Public Health on April 8 reported on a newly formed fetal and infant mortality review team that the presenters said is the first in Washington state to review fetal deaths as part of the county’s effort to reduce stillbirths and infant mortality.
Lisa Osler, who coordinates the county’s child fatality and fetal/infant mortality reviews, said the county began forming the team in January 2024, spent about six months on education and onboarding, and began case reviews in September. “We are the only county in this entire state of Washington that reviews fetal deaths,” Osler told…
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