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We, who have been blessed with the greatest job in the world, being a parent, know all to well the joy and sorrow that "comes with the territory." The smiles are abundant as the most precious gift ever given to humankind, our children, advance through the stages of growth and development. As parents our job is to love, support, protect, teach, guide, mentor, and prepare our children to be productive citizens in society. Unfortunately, there are instances when tragedy strikes and all preparations, hopes and dreams are shattered. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is one such unexplained tragedy that claims far too many children's lives. I chose to research SIDS because three years ago, my best friend lost her first child to this senseless calamity. This paper will attempt to expel myths, bring to light current research and statistics on this unexplained misfortune commonly abbreviated as, SIDS.
First, to fully understand SIDS, one must know the medical definition which is as follows, "the sudden death of an infant less than twelve months of age that remains unexplained after a thorough investigation" (Adler, Hamilton & Hyderi, 2006). A few SIDS facts as reported by The National SIDS/Infant Death Resource Center (2006) are as follows:
SIDS is sudden and silent. The infant was seemingly healthy. Most deaths occur between two and four months of age. The death is often associated with sleep and with no signs of suffering. It is a recognized medical disorder. SIDS is determined only after autopsy, an examination of the death scene, and a review of the infant's and families clinical histories. It is not preventable, but can be reduced by placing the baby on his or her back to sleep on a firm surface, keeping baby from overheating, and in a smoke-free environment. It is not contagious, nor is it the cause of every unexplained infant death (What SIDS is, What SIDS is not section).
According to the Journal of Family Practice, (2006) a few of the...
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