Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
is a sudden and unexplainable death in infants. It is one of the leading causes
of death of infants in their first year of life. There are 3,000 to
5,000 SIDS deaths nationally each year. Numerous studies and extensive
research are being conducted, yet the cause is unknown. Children appear to be
healthy other than normal colds and death occurs so fast in their sleep that
there is no sign of pain and suffering. SIDS is not contagious, hereditary,
immunizations, or vomiting.
Due to the fact that SIDS is unpredictable, parents
who are victims of SIDS go through immeasurable challenges wrapped in fear and
anger. Infinite questions are asked and everyone wants an answer and/ or
someone/something to blame. The pain is unbearable that friends become
hesitant to be even around the victim and their families. Different emotions
unfold, anger, anxiety, guilt, and possible depression because of this
devastating tragedy. No one knows how it really feels unless you are a victim
of this culprit.
If siblings are involved, please watch for the following signs:
- Mourning is different from their parents
- Feelings are expressed through actions and the
possibility of negative actions.
- Non verbal communications such as sadness, less
talkative, and emotional and social regression.
- Sickness might develop, seek medical advise if noted
- May develop extreme fears, anger, guilt, and anxiety
All of these factors are normal and
with better understanding, medical attention, and tender loving care, this to
shall pass. Time will tell and heal all wounds. There is no rush.
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