Sudden Infant Death Syndrome or SIDS is the leading cause of unexpected death in babies one month to one year. Serotonin is a chemical that helps regulate breathing, blood pressure and heart rate in the brain during sleep. A new study finds decreased levels of this chemical in the brainstems of SIDS babies. Catherine Dolf has more in this week's JAMA Report.
Great video. It shows the importance of putting a baby to sleep on their back. My grandson died at his babysitters while napping on a pillowtop queen size bed on his stomach even though I made sure she had a pack-n-play and knew he should sleep on his back. I was so surprised when his autopsy came back that she neglected my warnings. I wished I would of checked that he took his naps in a safe sleep environment. My goal in life is to spread of awareness of safe sleep. Thanks so much.
TheCurtinfamily 1 year ago