Sudden Infant Death Syndrome By: Lacey Bradley
Factors on considering SIDS Death Scene Family History Autopsy
Causes Physical Factors Brain Abnorbilities Low birth weight Respiratory Infection
Causes cont’d Sleep environmental factors Sleeping on the stomach or side Sleeping on soft surfaces Sleeping with parents
Risk Factors Age Family History Second hand smoke Parent younger than 20 Smokes Drugs or alcohol Prenatal care
Dealing with SIDS Communicate your feelings Allow time for healing Counseling Support Group
Prevention Feet to Foot Crib as bare as possible Overheating of infant Sleeping alone Pacifier NO SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY No smoking around the baby
Interesting Facts In 2010 2000+ died due to SIDS Sex of infant Breast Feeding Past vs Present