baby sleeping?

Question

what are the rates of a cot death theres days i have asked this question before i am doing the right thing by not getting my baby to hot or cold none of us smoke she was born a really good weight i know you could not answer this question "what is the chances of my child getting it i just need someone to say i aint gonna happen to me but no one cannot do this for me am i suffereing from postnatel depression
please help a worried mum

Answer 1

No matter what anyone says you will continue to worry.
I remember getting up several times in the night to check if my son was breathing.
You have done all the right things so just try to relax & enjoy your baby.
Everything will be fine. i promise!

Answer 2

Cot Death which we call SIDS in this country is much rarer than we used to believe because there were many different condition thrown in that category. I lost a daughter 23 years ago to a birth defect that was at the time considered SIDS that today could be detected and repaired, so I keep up on the info on this subject. I just read a study from I believe UCLA that states that a baby's use of a pacifier drops the rate of SIDS by 70%. How great is that?
As far as your postpartum depression goes it is so normal for you to worry about everything concerning your baby. Make sure your OB/GYN knows you are suffering there are anti-depression meds that you can take even if you are nursing. Remember you need to take care of yourself to be a good mother.

Good Luck and Congratulation on your new baby.

Answer 3

There are different theories on why SIDS is happening. Mainly due to weight problems, overheating the child (too much on, too high of a temperature in the room etc.)., smoke...
You can do many things so prevent this from happening:
Put your baby in a sleeping bag. They are very convenient and safe and your baby cannot suffocate by a blanket. Also keep the room cool (around 18-21 C). I have often heard that SIDS happened when babies have slept in bed with their parents. My kids always slept in their cribs...even when it was next to my bed for the first 7 or so month. I also read about a study once were english scientists have linked SIDS to a virus that was given to the child by kissing it on his/her mouth...they found this virus in SIDS kids in their stomachs. They assume it caused the death....you can get a lot of info on this on the net, but there are no guaranties if or if not your child will ot get it. Just think she's healthy you are informed and thats all you can do. Have her sleep in the crib next to you, get a baby monitor, there are even monitored mattresses that beep when the baby stops breathing. Good luck and I'm sure your baby will be okay.

Answer 4

Don't worry, you are able to take care of your baby! It's natural to feel so protective that you almost feel inadequate, and worry about things that you would never have even thought of before. Our cat had to sleep outside for a month, because I was afraid he'd lie on the baby's face and choke him. It's also natural to feel tied down - but it's not forever, and the bigger they get the more joy they can bring you.

It's not recommended if you're a heavy sleeper, roll about a lot, or have long hair, but otherwise it may help you relax if the baby sleeps on your tummy, head on your chest. It helps the baby too, he can still hear your heart beat and smell you. The scientific theory is that feeling your heartbeat and breathing pattern helps the baby get "in rhythm"

Otherwise, having the cot near your bed will give you the next greatest peace of mind I reckon! Definitely make use of a Grobag, and make use of a thermometer to ensure the Grobag is appropriate.

Breastfeeding is another helpful thing - SIDS is thought to occur 5 times as often among formula-fed babies.

Otherwise it sounds like you're on the right track, with the no smoking precaution. Is it your first child? You'll get used to his/her "normal" sleeping position, breathing pattern, and so on. You may find later that you still wake up in the middle of the night if the baby turns over in the other room!

Answer 5

Look, every single mother has worries about issues like this, but you just cannot let it take over and control you. You are missing out on one of the best times, a new born baby is precious. what you are asking is liken to asking whether you will get hit by a bus tomorrow. Who can tell you that? Your baby sounds healthy. My midwife always told me, however you feel, hot, cold, just right, this is how your baby will feel too, so you should know whether your baby has enough blankets on from how your feeling. I also suffered from post natal depression very badly, and you must open up and seek help. You will feel soooo much better and you can enjoy your baby. Everyone, your doctor, midwife, will totally understand where you are coming from. You sound like a good mum, so dont like something like PND take over you. Fight back! Get help.

Answer 6

About 1-2 babies out of 1000 die of SIDS a year in the US. I don't know the rates in the UK.

To protect your baby from SIDS, be sure she isn't too warm. (Too cold isn't good, either, but it isn't a SIDS risk factor.) Breastfeed her exclusively for at least 6 months. Do not let anyone who smokes near her. Put her to sleep on her back in your bed next to you. Do *not* give a pacifier. Babies who get a pacifier are more likely to die of SIDS on a night when they *don't* have one. This study is often misquoted as "all babies should have a pacifier" but since *every* family breaks or loses a pacifier right before bedtime at least once during a child's infancy, it is safer to *never* give one.

Nobody can guarantee that it won't happen to you, but those are most of the known risk factors.

Answer 7

If you are really worried about it, as I know I was and I got an Angel care mat. This mat has an alarm after 10 seconds so it would let you know if your child had stopped breathing. Its a great mat and I recommend every parent has one. They are not expensive at all. I bought mine from Argos but Im sure you can pick one up from any baby place. This mat just gave me a peace of mind really.Go on the net and type in Angel care mat and see how good it is.

Answer 8

I think you are worrying too much...but it is quite normal to think that, especially for a first time mother.
Make sure you put the baby to sleep ALWAYS ON ITS BACK (thats what the SIDS experts say)
Never use a pillow.
If you are still worried buy a baby monitor for your own peace of mind......
Please dont worry, enjoy your baby...she will be fine i am sure.

Answer 9

Well you are learning
No matter how old we are
We are all still learning
You are now getting
the best the worst
the hardest the softest
the toughest the easiest
lesson in life
How to worry
Thats what we do for our children
WORRY WORRY WORRY
When will it end
All this WORRY WORRY WORRY
Well it dosn`t END
I am %% ( thats old ) this year and I still
WORRY WORRY WORRY
Over my Son He`s in The Army
So look forward to a lot of
WORRY WORRY WORRY
COS EVERY SECOND OF IT IS WORTH IT
WORRY WORRY WORRY
In years to come when she is a BEAUTIFUL young lady
You will say why did I have to
WORRY WORRY WORRY
so much,
Then when you are
%% ( thats old ) years old
You will look back on the PAIN and JOY she brought you,
Then say IT WAS ALL WORTH IT .
I am happy, She is all right.
Then it all STARTS AGAIN
WORRY WORRY WORRY
cos
YOU NOW HAVE GRANDCHILDREN
WORRY WORRY WORRY WORRY WORRY WORRY

Answer 10

IT IS VERY RARE! Trust me your baby will be OK as long as you are doing all the right things - which you already are! After 4 months the risk declines GREATLY. Highest risk is between 2-4 months BUT IT IS EXTREMELY RARE! DO NOT worry yourself about something that is so unlikely to happen! TAKE A BREAK & REALAX!!!

Answer 11

Hun...just concentrate on enjoying your beautiful baby and try not to worry so much...get out and meet other mums and their babies..and enjoy helping and supporting each other..enjoy every minute of motherhood..it is truly an honour and a privilege (with love from a mother of 4!)