Safe Sleep Guidelines with Joseph Hageman, MD - EP001

Twenty times as many babies pass away in their sleep—from SIDS and accidental suffocation—than pass away in car accidents. So why do we hear so much about car seats and so little about Safe Sleep? As new parents, we want to do everything in our power to keep our babies healthy and safe, so today Kurt explores the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines around safe sleep with Dr. Joseph Hageman, pediatrician and grandfather of six, three of whom are under the age of two! Dr. Hageman has been a pediatrician for more than 35 years, 25 of which were spent in the evaluation and management of infants with apnea and other breathing problems. Dr. Hageman received his degree from the University of Illinois—Chicago and did his residency in neonatology at Northwestern University's McGaw Medical Center. He is also the editor-in-chief of Pediatric Annals , an online medical review journal dedicated to providing pediatricians with the latest practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric disorders. Today Dr. Hageman talks prevention, offering the most up-to-date insights on Safe Sleep Guidelines, epidemiologic data around SUID and SIDS prevention. In today's episode, Dr. Hageman and Kurt discuss the positive results of the Safe to Sleep Guidelines, the controversy around co-sleeping, and the real challenges parents face in following the AAP guidelines. Listen in and learn how to educate parents, caregivers and well-meaning grandparents in the area of safe sleep as well as Dr. Hageman's best advice for exhausted parents. Let's celebrate September, Baby Safety Month, by getting educated and keeping our babies safe while they siesta! Key Takeaways [2:47] The Back to Sleep initiative Campaign began in 1994 Advocates for babies sleeping on backs 50% reduction in SIDS [5:36] How the Safe to Sleep initiative is different from Back to Sleep Safe to Sleep includes additional recommendations Seeks to reduce risk of SIDS, sleep-related suffocation, asphyxia and entrapment [6:52] The fundamentals of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Broad term, encompasses deaths of infants younger than one year of age Includes accidental suffocation and strangulation SIDS (unexplained deaths) is subgroup [9:58] Why 50% of parents don't follow the AAP safe sleep recommendations Challenging to remember, follow in different environments Cultural and ethnic traditions [12:24] Dr. Hageman's advice for educating parents, caretakers about safe sleep Remind, re-educate each other regularly Healthcare providers model behaviors (i.e. Comer Children's Hospital) Start educating parents at prenatal visits [17:16] The controversy around co-sleeping Parent intuition to keep baby close Data indicates higher incidence of SIDS in co-sleeping context Consider room-sharing with infant on separate sleep surface [21:48] Dr. Hageman's guidance for exhausted parents Be aware of guidelines Back to sleep for every sleep Firm sleep surface Keep soft objects, loose bedding away Offer a pacifier Avoid smoke exposure Avoid overheating 'Just do the best you can' [26:38] Dr. Hageman's best tips for SUID, SIDS reduction Put baby on back to sleep Educate yourselves, caretakers and well-meaning grandparents Learn More About Dr. Hageman Dr. Hageman's Safe Sleep Article in Pediatric Annals Learn More About Owlet owletcare.com Connect with Owlet on Facebook! Follow Owlet on Twitter! Resources The AAP Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment "Factors Associated with Choice of Infant Sleep Position" in Pediatrics "Improvements in Infant Sleep Position: We Can Do Better!" in Pediatrics Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@owletcare.com . We'd love to hear from you!

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This episode is 27:34 long.

This episode was published on Sep 8, 2017.

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