BIRTH METHODS AND THE INCIDENCE OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME-SIDS

Authors

Luiz H. Meneghin, Brigham Young University
Dr. Debra Hobbins, Brigham Young University

Keywords

birth methods, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, SIDS, crib death

College

Nursing

Abstract

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), also called crib death, refers to the sudden, unexpected death of any infant or young child in whom a postmortem examination fails to demonstrate a cause for death. It is the greatest single cause of death among infants between 1 week and 1 year of age.1 Many studies have identified risk factors associated with SIDS (low birth weight, preterm delivery, maternal smoking, winter months, positioning during sleep, male gender, etc.), however, no studies were found regarding the method of birth and the incidence of SIDS. The purpose of this study was to investigate the correlation between a specific method of birth and the incidence of SIDS.

Recommended Citation

Meneghin, Luiz H. and Hobbins, Dr. Debra (2013) "BIRTH METHODS AND THE INCIDENCE OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME-SIDS," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1629.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1629