Useful Facts about SIDS

[asheekakes]

here is a link to start us off.

I will be making changes to this thread so bare with me please!

WHAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW

Facts About Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

Many more children die of SIDS in a year than all who die of cancer, heart disease, pneumonia, child abuse, AIDS, cystic fibrosis and muscular dystrophy combined . . .

What is SIDS?

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is a medical term that describes the sudden death of an infant which remains unexplained after all known and possible causes have been carefully ruled out through autopsy, death scene investigation, and review of the medical history. SIDS is responsible for more deaths than any other cause in childhood for babies one month to one year of age, claiming 150,000 victims in the United States in this generation alone - 7,000 babies each year -nearly one baby every hour of every day. It strikes families of all races, ethnic and socioeconomic origins without warning; neither parent nor physician can predict that something is going wrong. In fact, most SIDS victims appear healthy prior to death.

What Causes SIDS?

	While there are still no adequate medical explanations for SIDS deaths, current theories include: (1) stress in a normal baby, caused by infection or other factors; (2) a birth defect; (3) failure to develop; and/or (4) a critical period when all babies are especially vulnerable, such as a time of rapid growth.
	Many new studies have been launched to learn how and why SIDS occurs. Scientists are exploring the development and function of the nervous system, the brain, the heart, breathing and sleep patterns, body chemical balances, autopsy findings, and environmental factors. It is likely that SIDS, like many other medical disorders, will eventually have more than one explanation.

Can SIDS Be Prevented?

No, not yet. But, some recent studies have begun to isolate several risk factors which, though not causes of SIDS in and of themselves, may play a role in some cases. We share this information with you in the interest of providing parents with the latest medical evidence from research in the U.S. and other countries in the hope of giving your baby the best possible chance to thrive. (It is important that, since the causes of SIDS remain unknown, SIDS parents refrain from concluding that their child care practices may have caused their baby's death.)

Where Can You Turn for SIDS Information and Support?

The Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Network, Inc. is a not-for-profit, voluntary health agency dedicated to;

	eliminate Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through the support of SIDS research projects,
	provide support for those who have been touched by the tragedy of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and
	raise public awareness of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome through education.

Some Basic Facts about SIDS:

	SIDS is a definite medical entity and is the major cause of death in infants after the first month of life.
	SIDS claims the lives of over 7,000 American babies each year ...nearly one baby every hour of every day.
	SIDS victims appear to be healthy prior to death.
	Currently, SIDS cannot be predicted or prevented, even by a physician.
	There appears to be no suffering; death occurs very rapidly, usually during sleep.

What SIDS is Not:

	SIDS is not caused by external suffocation.
	SIDS is not caused by vomiting and choking.
	SIDS is not contagious.
	SIDS does not cause pain or suffering in the infant.
	SIDS can not be predicted.
	SIDS is not new. It is referenced in the Old Testament (1 Kings 3:19)

[yoshiwife]

thank you for posting this im pregnant with my husband & my first baby and sids is one of my biggest fears

[asheekakes]

well i was a maniac the way i checked on mikailah and i think i broke a few "SIDS rules" which i dont recommend. but she is 7 mos now and her sids risk is lower.

[one_white_rose]

Hey ashee damn good job ya did on the sids post in this room covered every fact possible I did want to add one thing to the post though studies have shown that a baby can develop sids as early as 24 hours after birth some still say 1 month to one year but now some doctors are finding that it can happen shortly after birth, I learned that from a dr shortly after zach died so just thought I would mention it.

[asheekakes]

I will edit the thread and add that!!! thanks rose!

[Kirstennell]

I think that this post was great. I wanted to mention also that rebreathing and overheating are thought to be two the major triggers for SIDS. There is a triple risk model out now that uses them.

After my daughter died I started a non profit for SIDS risk reduction (it cannot be prevented) and SIDS awareness. THe website is www.naylenshope.com. There is lots more info on rebreathing and overheating on the CRIBSHARE brochure (Services link).

And I also wanted to say that SIDS can happen up to a year and after a year old there is something called SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood)P that happens to children as old as three. The odds are much less 1 in a 100,000 vs 1 in a 1,000 like SIDS but it is a real thing. I have a nine month old son now and I won't breathe easy about him until he is one.

[LKRA]

Please accept my apologies if I am not doing this right, as I am new to cafemom. My over-protective mother, who is watching our daughter during the day, allows her to take supervised naps on her stomach. I am worried that something may happen to her, even though my mother is in the room with her. Can babies take supervised naps on their stomachs? What about when she falls asleep on my shoulder? Technically, she's "on her stomach".

 

Thank you,

LKRA

[one_white_rose]

personally the shoulder I don't think you should worry about unless she is sleeping that way for long periods of time and then maybe try to limit how long she sleeps that way or gradually try to get her used to sleeping on her back in your arms as far as your mother goes you need to tell her that you are the mother of this baby not her and that you are trying to do what you feel is best for your baby and that means no sleeping on her stomach even if its supervised absolutley no on the stomach sleeping or naps

Quoting LKRA:

Please accept my apologies if I am not doing this right, as I am new to cafemom. My over-protective mother, who is watching our daughter during the day, allows her to take supervised naps on her stomach. I am worried that something may happen to her, even though my mother is in the room with her. Can babies take supervised naps on their stomachs? What about when she falls asleep on my shoulder? Technically, she's "on her stomach".

 

Thank you,

LKRA

[mictri]

what is so sad about our situation was the fact that the doctor new that my daughter was having twins boy that are more common to sids that they were going to be premie and no one mention to us we had no idea what sids was till one of the twins die we were send home with 4lbs and 5lbs and no one took the time to talk to as about that is why we are trying to make a different so please visit www.criedsids.org in memory of lucian my grandson and trisitn twin

[one_white_rose]

Do you really think that is appropriate here I am the group owner and I found this myth to be inaccurate as well as rude ladies please disregard this message as it is nothing more than a myth  all you can do is try to lower the risk of sids but you cannot prevent it and not vaccinating your child does not lower the risk of sids nor does it cause it kryysteez if you joined this group to cause problems your in the wrong group do your research before you post something like this

Quoting kryysteez:

Most babies that are dying from SIDS have had vaccines within the week prior.  These vaccines are loaded with diseases and toxic chemicals.  All it takes is common sense to see that it could kill a 2 month old baby with a very immature immune system.  Babies dont just die.  They are poisoned and told its protection.  Vaccines DO NOT PROTECT, THEY DESTROY THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.  THAT IS WHY AMERICA IS FULL OF CHRONICLLY ILL PEOPLE.  USE COMMON SENSE, NOT WHAT A DOCTOR TELLS YOU.  HE HAS TO PROMOTE VACCINES AND HIDE THEIR ADVERSE REACTIONS.  THEY HAVE BEEN DOING IT FOR DECADES...........

[xKaylaxmommax93]

I just recently lost my baby boy due to SIDS, I feel so bad, and I feel as if it's MY fault.. I'm having a hard time coping with the fact that he's gone. I had gotten really attached(As all mothers would) and loved every second of being a mother, I may be young, But the feelings I had toward my son can nevver be replaced, Can anyone help me with the pain?