Tag Archives: SIDS

Swaddling May Contribute to the Risk of SIDS

Raising awareness of safe sleeping techniques may save lives and prevent the devastation of infant loss
Posted on October 12, 2016 by Kristen Capano (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the month of October Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, claiming in his October 25th proclamation that the national monthly observance, “offers us the opportunity to increase our understanding of the great tragedy involved in … Continue reading →

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October Marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month

The month, specifically October 15th, serves as a remembrance for babies that were lost to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, SIDS, etc.
Posted on October 15, 2014 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

Losing an infant is extremely difficult. In an effort to raise awareness of such a highly sensitive and difficult topic, October was designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month back in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. Even in 2014, … Continue reading →

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