Lake County Fetal Infant Mortality Review

29/07/2025

🌟Join us for a unique Safe Sleep event!🌟

🆓 Pack ‘n Play and Safe Sleep Kit for families that register and attend (one per family)

RAFFLE PRIZES AVAILABLE: strollers, highchairs, stuffed diaper bags and MORE 🎁

Expectant mothers (in their last trimester) and moms of little ones (4 months and younger), you’re cordially invited to tumble down the rabbit hole with a guest for a most curious gathering filled with tea 🫖 , treats 🧁 and safe sleep wisdom😴.

Follow the White Rabbit 🐰 to discover how to create a safe dreamland for your baby 👶🏻

Hats🎩, hearts❤️, and a bit of whimsy 💫 encouraged!

The Connection Center
1315 15th Street SE, DeMotte, IN 46310

https://franciscanhealthcare.formstack.com/forms/madhattertea

18/06/2025

This FREE training is meant for healthcare professionals supporting families through perinatal loss

Register today at https://franciscanhealthcare.formstack.com/forms/fimrbereavement

11/06/2025

Big news for Indiana families! Preliminary data from the Indiana Department of Health shows that our state’s infant mortality rate is the lowest it’s been since 1900. 💙

Fetal & Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) teams like ours are part of this progress. By reviewing cases, identifying ways to prevent future losses, and offering community outreach — like our community baby showers — we help create safer, healthier beginnings for babies and families.

We’re committed to continuing our role in this important work. While we acknowledge this milestone, we know there’s more to do — and we’ll keep showing up for the littlest members of our community. 👶👶🏽✨

27/05/2025

There's still time to signup! Registration closes 5/30.

Join us for a special event honoring grandparents who are expecting a new grandchild. Expecting mothers and grandparents are encouraged to attend this event together as we celebrate this exciting journey!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7
10 AM-12 PM
Gary Public Library & Cultural Center

Learn about safe sleep practices, car seat safety, and postpartum maternal warning signs to help support your growing family.

FREE Pack ‘n Play and Safe Sleep Kit (limit one per family unit)

Register today: https://franciscanhealthcare.formstack.com/forms/grandparentstea

07/05/2025

Join us for a special event honoring grandparents who are expecting a new grandchild. Expecting mothers and grandparents are encouraged to attend this event together as we celebrate this exciting journey!

SATURDAY, JUNE 7
10 AM-12 PM
Gary Public Library & Cultural Center

Learn about safe sleep practices, car seat safety, and postpartum maternal warning signs to help support your growing family.

FREE Pack ‘n Play and Safe Sleep Kit (limit one per family unit)

Register today: https://franciscanhealthcare.formstack.com/forms/grandparentstea

28/02/2025

As we wrap up Black History Month let's remember together we can make a difference.

14/02/2025

07/02/2025

❤️ Today is Wear Red Day! ❤️

In honor of National Heart Month, we're raising awareness about the importance of heart health for everyone—especially moms and babies. Did you know that heart-related issues are a leading cause of pregnancy complications and infant mortality?

By wearing red today, we stand in solidarity with the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review (FIMR), which works to reduce preventable deaths by analyzing the causes of fetal and infant mortality in our communities and making recommendations to improve care.

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Let’s unite to make a difference and advocate for healthier hearts and stronger futures. 💪❤️

24/01/2025

Today, let’s take a moment to remind ourselves how important it is to support maternal and infant health in our community. 🚼

27/11/2024

Honoring Prematurity Awareness Month
November is Prematurity Awareness Month.

Approximately 10 percent of babies born in Indiana are born prematurely, placing them at higher risk for health problems and complications.

12/11/2024

November is Diabetes Awareness Month:

Did you know that gestational diabetes—diabetes during pregnancy—can significantly impact both a mother's health and the health of her baby? Diabetes awareness is crucial, not just for those living with the condition, but also for understanding how it affects pregnancy outcomes.

Infants born to mothers with unmanaged gestational diabetes are at higher risk for complications such as preterm birth, low birth weight, and even infant mortality.

This Diabetes Awareness Month, we want to highlight the importance of early screening, proper management, and support for expecting mothers

‼️Key Takeaways: ✅ Early screening for gestational diabetes is vital for both mother and baby. ✅ Proper management of blood sugar levels during pregnancy can reduce risks. ✅ Access to healthcare and education can save lives.

Let’s work together to reduce infant mortality by raising awareness and supporting the health of mothers and their babies. Share this post to help spread the word and encourage proactive care!