Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Part 2
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome: Part 2
On Tuesday we talked about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and what it was. Today we will discuss some of the things you can do to lower the risk. As I said before, it is still not known what the exact cause of SIDS is, but these recommendations can help in lowering the risk.
The risk of SIDS is highest for babies of teenage mothers. Be careful when getting pregnant in your teenage years. The rate of SIDS decreases the older you are having a baby. Not only that, but for every baby a teenager has, the baby has a higher risk of dying of SIDS.
It is best to get medical care within the first three months of your pregnancy. Make sure to attend all appointments your doctor recommends. This will help in making sure you stay healthy. Do not smoke, use cocaine, or any other harmful drugs during pregnancy. Not eating right, using drugs, or not taking care of yourself during this time can make you at risk for having a premature birth, a major risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Also remember, the shorter the time between pregnancies, the higher the risk rate of SIDS. The American SIDS Institute recommends that you wait at least one year after giving birth of a child before becoming pregnant again.
Come back tomorrow to see what things can be done to prevent SIDS after your baby is born.
By : Natasha Browning
On Tuesday we talked about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and what it was. Today we will discuss some of the things you can do to lower the risk. As I said before, it is still not known what the exact cause of SIDS is, but these recommendations can help in lowering the risk.
The risk of SIDS is highest for babies of teenage mothers. Be careful when getting pregnant in your teenage years. The rate of SIDS decreases the older you are having a baby. Not only that, but for every baby a teenager has, the baby has a higher risk of dying of SIDS.
It is best to get medical care within the first three months of your pregnancy. Make sure to attend all appointments your doctor recommends. This will help in making sure you stay healthy. Do not smoke, use cocaine, or any other harmful drugs during pregnancy. Not eating right, using drugs, or not taking care of yourself during this time can make you at risk for having a premature birth, a major risk factor for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Also remember, the shorter the time between pregnancies, the higher the risk rate of SIDS. The American SIDS Institute recommends that you wait at least one year after giving birth of a child before becoming pregnant again.
Come back tomorrow to see what things can be done to prevent SIDS after your baby is born.
By : Natasha Browning
9/15/2005
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