Lexington Womens Health

SIDS

Lexington Womens HealthBabies who sleep on their stomachs are much more likely to die of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) than babies who sleep on their backs.  To reduce your risk of SIDS, always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, for naps and at night.   Place your baby on a firm sleep surface, such as on a Consumer Product Safety approved crib mattress.  Never place your baby on pillows or sheepskins.  Don’t let your baby sleep on a couch or soft mattress.  Don’t overheat the baby during sleep.  Do not allow smoking around your baby.  “Tummy time” when the baby is awake will reduce the chance of molding of the baby’s head.

More Information:
sids.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lexington Women’s Health is comprised of four board certified obstetrician-gynecologists supported by an experienced and well trained team of medical professionals. Emily Cunningham, M.D., Jennifer Fuson M.D. FACOG, Joanne O’Nan M.D., Leah Mitchell M.D., Melissa Courtney ARNP., Kethryn Allen, PAC, Laure Schadler C.N.M., and Crystal Brown, ARNP make up the medical staff of Lexington Women’s Health located at 1720 Nicholasville Rd., Suite 702 Lexington Kentucky. If you are looking for an obstetrician or gynecologists in the Lexington Kentucky area contact Lexington Women’s Health to schedule an appointment with either Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Fuson, Dr O’Nan or Dr. Mitchell today.