Local support groups are assisting families who are struggling with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) due to the unique challenges that they are facing.
In a statement, Texas Tech physician Dr. Ana Montanez said that one child lost for any reason is still “one too many.” The medical professional said that SIDS can be difficult for them to work through with families.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Montanez added that historically, SIDS has been recognized as a syndrome that is associated with children dying unexpectedly in their sleep or unknowingly without symptoms, simply dying while sleeping. This has been expanded to include infants under the age of one who have died unexpectedly for reasons that could not be medically explained.
The physician said that there was no exact way to prevent SIDS, but noted that there are steps that can be taken to lower the risk. It was noted that one of the most important factors to consider is a child’s sleep positioning, according to KCBD…