Mothers who vape during pregnancy increase baby ’s risk of cot death
Official NHS guidance warns pregnant women not to smoke cigarettes because it can damage their baby. Those who feel they are unable to stop completely are advised to use nicotine replacement. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mothers who vape or wear nicotine patches during pregnancy increase their baby ’s risk of cot death
Official NHS guidance warns pregnant women not to smoke cigarettes because it can damage their baby. Those who feel they are unable to stop completely are advised to use nicotine replacement. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
E-Cigarettes, Nicotine Patch During Pregnancy May Hike SIDS Risk
THURSDAY, July 19, 2018 -- Using any form of nicotine during pregnancy or while nursing may raise a baby ' s risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), new animal research suggests.
The findings indicate that nicotine patches or electronic... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 19, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
When It Comes to Breastfeeding, This Is Why Women Never Feel Like They ’re Right
There may be nobody as vulnerable to manipulation as a mother worried about her child’s health. The question of whether we’re doing right by our kids cuts straight to the maternal heart. The problem is that in this age of marketing vs. activism, we’re overwhelmed and paralyzed by the debates about what’s best.
It’s not surprising, then, that there was an uproar when the New York Times reported on July 8 that the Trump Administration had tried to dilute a resolution at the World Health Assembly this spring that called on all nations to “protect, promote and support breastfeeding.” T...
Source: TIME: Health - July 12, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Susanna Schrobsdorff Tags: Uncategorized breast milk breastfeeding Trump Administration WHO Source Type: news
Re: Today is ASK day. Also, are you a new mom struggling with breastfeeding?
Today isASK day. ASK (Asking Saves Kids) is a campaign to promote a simple idea with the potential to help keep kids safe: We encourage parents to ask, " Is there an unlocked gun in your house? " before sending their child over to play at another home. Every day78 children (28,470 annually!) are killed by guns in our country. About one-third of homes with kids have guns, many left unlocked or loaded. In 2017 at least 285 of those children inadvertently shots themselves or someone else because they found a gun that was unlocked and loaded according to everytownresearch.org/not...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - June 21, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Changes at PHA Healthy Habits Source Type: news
The Checkup: The Benefits of ‘ Tummy Time ’
Positioning babies on their stomachs helps prevent flattening of the head and strengthens neck, trunk and shoulder muscles, as well as hands. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: PERRI KLASS, M.D. Tags: Babies and Infants Child Car Seats Baby Carriages, Strollers and Carriers Parenting Children and Childhood Muscles Neck Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Source Type: news
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Title: Sudden Infant Death SyndromeCategory: Doctor's& Expert's views on SymptomsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/13/2018 2:55:09 PM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - June 13, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Putting baby in a box: How a new program at a Triad hospital seeks to tackle sudden infant death syndrome
The cardboard boxes are part of a program that aims to reduce the chances of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - June 11, 2018 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Jessica Seaman Source Type: news
Putting baby in a box: How a new program at a Triad hospital seeks to tackle sudden infant death syndrome
The cardboard boxes are part of a program that aims to reduce the chances of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care News Headlines - June 11, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Jessica Seaman Source Type: news
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of cot death
Researchers from the University of Birmingham found that exposure to fine-air particles, which weigh less than 0.0025mg, is associated with sudden infant death syndrome, or cot death. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 19, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Respiratory-Muscle Genetics May Underlie Some Sudden Infant Deaths Respiratory-Muscle Genetics May Underlie Some Sudden Infant Deaths
Genetic impairment of respiratory muscles via the SCN4A gene may be linked to certain cases of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), according to a new study.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Pathology Headlines - April 9, 2018 Category: Pathology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Analysis of sudden infant death syndrome coverage in Canadian newspapers - Ahmed S, Mitchell I, Wolbring G.
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS; also known as crib death) describes the sudden unexpected death of an infant under one year of age, which remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. SIDS is a public health concern. It is the fourth leading caus... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Babysitters are putting infants at risk of cot death
Researchers from the University of Virginia found babies who die from sudden infant death syndrome while under the supervision of a childcare worker are more likely to be placed on their fronts. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 3, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Baby Sitters, Relatives Often Unaware of SIDS Risk
The finding shows the need for parents to educate anyone who cares for their infants about safe sleep practices and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). (Source: WebMD Health)
Source: WebMD Health - April 2, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rare genetic mutation linked to sudden infant death syndrome
Researchers have identified a potential genetic link for some cases of sudden infant death syndrome affecting healthy children under 1. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - March 29, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
