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Re: SIDS and STS
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Tania Archbold <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:36:24 -0400
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I would think the difference is that when a baby is sleeping skin to skin on a mother's chest the baby is actually fairly upright even though the are chest to chest. 

To me this is different from being completely horizontal. 

Also, by definition a baby who is skin to skin is being closely monitored by the mother as opposed to a baby sleeping on a flat surface who is by definition out of physical contact with the mother. 

Just my thoughts. 

Tania Archbold IBCLC

www.mothersnectar.ca



On 2011-10-19, at 11:51, Lisa Paul <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> I have an odd question that a mom brought to my attention.  I suggested more skin to skin contact and more baby cuddling to help with milk supply.  She said that she was afraid to let baby fall asleep skin to skin because that meant baby was on belly and more at risk for SIDS.  My question to the group is there any evidence that supports skin to skin and allowing baby to fall asleep on chest without being at risk for SIDS? I know what my gut says, but with the new AAP SIDS info coming out, there are many contradictions.
> 
> Thank you,
> Lisa Paul, ICCE
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