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John & Doris
We joined parent profiles.com in June 2004 and on Dec. 11 of the same year a birthmother contacted us. She also lived in MD and since the holidays were fast approaching and we were going to go out of town we agreed to meet on January 2. The meeting went well and after one more e-mail she asked us to be the adoptive parents of her baby and she asked me (the adoptive mother) if more ...
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is one of the most feared phrases for any new parent. The thought of losing a child is devastating, and it is difficult to figure out what is fact and what is fiction. We often hear about SIDS in the news, and you may be wondering how big a threat it is and how you can protect your baby from such a fate.
SIDS cases have reduced dramatically over the past ten years, with approximately 2,500 deaths a year reported. Many of the deaths are mysterious, and no one thing could be pinpointed as the culprit. The reduction in infant deaths is mainly due to the "back to sleep" program which urges parents to put their babies to sleep on their backs, instead of their stomachs or sides. Here are some more tips to help prevent SIDS in your own baby.
- Put your baby to sleep on their back- they have sleep aids that could help with this.- Give your baby a pacifier to sleep with- this can prevent your baby from falling into too deep of a sleep.
- Eliminate excess pillows, comforters, or crib bumpers. A well-fitted sleeper or a wearable blanket is all that is needed.
- Don't let the baby sleep in the family bed, if you want them close consider a bassinet or co-sleeper.
Parents dealing with loss should seek help and counseling as soon as possible. Most communities have support groups in place for such losses, and will help a great deal in coming to terms with your loss. You will no doubt have a great deal of guilt and a sense of loss, which may never be fully healed. Discuss your feelings with your physician, spouse, and loved ones. If you feel depression setting in, there are a variety of medications and therapies designed to help you deal with your loss.
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