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Infant death syndrome (SIDS) is one of the main causes of death among infants of less than 1 year old. Some of the risk factors of SIDs are poor prenatal care, face down sleeping position, low birth weight, etc.
A good start for your baby to stay healthy begins when it is in the mother?s womb. Hence, early and regular pregnancy care is essential for your baby to grow healthy. It is the essential medical care needed for pregnant women to for early detection and prevention of
any problems with the mother or the child. Poor prenatal care may lead to sudden SIDS. So, it is very important to undergo essential pregnancy medical care when you are pregnant. This will also ensure that you and your baby are healthy, and also help for a healthy delivery.
Face down sleeping position is one of the major risk factor for SIDS. A baby sleeping on its stomach has the risk of suffering SIDS. Hence, you must ensure to put your baby to sleep on his/ her back or side. Make sure that the bedding on which your baby sleeps is made of firm mattress. Make sure that the bedding is not very soft. Also do not use waterbeds.