sudden infant death
Unexplained newborn loss
Sudden infant death is the unexplained death of an apparently healthy baby, typically during sleep and usually before one year of age.
The full term *sudden infant death syndrome* (SIDS) is the medical designation.
Also called crib death or cot death (British): The campaign taught parents to put babies on their backs to reduce sudden infant death.
- safe sleepGuidelines for infant rest
- asphyxiaOxygen starvation condition
- grief counselingProfessional support through mourning
- apneaTemporary cessation of respiration
- breastfeedingLactation-based infant nourishment
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sudden infant deathcongenital defect
Abnormality present at birth
chronic condition · gradual decline · chronic illness · failure to thrive · injury
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