SIDS

SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome)

Why?

• Damage to the arousal reflex

• Stopping of breathing is unknown

Uncontrolled variables

What is SIDS?

Some factors are those which a parent cannot control

Sex: Boys over girls

Age: 2nd - 3rd months

Race: African-American, American-Indian, and Alaska Natives

Sleeping Conditions

Defined as- the unexplained asphyxial death, during sleep, of a seemingly healthy child less than a year old.

• Stomach/side
• Face down on a very soft surface
• With parents

Risk Factors

Some factors can put a baby at extra risk for SIDS such as:

• Low birth weight/Premature birth
• Brain abnormalities
• Respiratory infection
• Environmental stressors

Pregnancy Factors

• Younger than 20
• Drug user
• Inadequate prenatal care