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Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
In-Depth
Risk factors
- Secondhand smoke: Avoid dangers in the air you breathe Secondhand smoke — Find out how it harms you and how you can avoid it.
- Anemia Anemia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this red blood cell deficiency.
- Placenta previa Placenta previa — Comprehensive overview covers causes, symptoms, treatment of this potentially dangerous pregnancy complication.
- Premature baby? Understand your preemie's special needs Caring for a premature baby can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Here's help.
Causes
- Long QT syndrome Long QT syndrome — Comprehensive overview covers causes and treatment of this racing heart condition.
Coping and support
- Infant death: Grief and the path to loving remembrance Infant death — A Mayo Clinic psychologist offers parents insight and hope.
Prevention
- Baby sleep: Help your baby sleep through the night Baby sleep — Up all night? Help your baby sleep through the night, starting now!
- Breast-feeding: What every mom needs to know Breast-feeding is a learned art. Here's help getting off to a good start.
- Baby's head shape: What's normal? A baby's head is easily molded. Prevent flat spots — and detect more serious problems.
- Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby? Pacifiers are considered must-have baby gear by many parents. Remember pacifier do's and don'ts.
