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Breastfeeding Protective Against SIDS
A recent meta-analysis of 288 studies confirms that exclusive breastfeeding helps protect against Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The research was published in the journal Pediatrics. The authors’ concluded that “Breastfeeding is protective against SIDS and this effect is stronger when breastfeeding is exclusive. The recommendation to breastfeed infants should be included with other SIDS risk-reduction messages to both reduce the risk of SIDS and promote breastfeeding for its many other infant and maternal health benefits.”
Doulas and doula programs, with an aim to reducing infant mortality, should be promoting breastfeeding and increasing breastfeeding support for all new mothers. This article can serve as evidence-based justification, when making the case to funders of doula programs, that doulas can play a role in the prevention of SIDS.
The Doula Programs blog provides a forum for doula program visionaries and implementers to consider common challenges, ask questions, and learn from each other. Patty Brennan is the author of The Doula Business Guide: Creating a Successful MotherBaby Business.