When a baby is large for gestational age (LGA), what does that mean?
Newborns who are larger than normal (greater than four kilograms or almost nine pounds) are considered large for gestational age. This can happen with mothers who are diabetic or obese. What is SIDS? SIDS (Sudden Infant Death) is a sudden unexplained death of an infant under one year of age. It is the leading cause of death in infants one month to one year of age. It is unpredictable and can cause 2,500 deaths a year in otherwise normal infants. It is also called crib death. Risk factors include: • Age between two and four months • Cold weather • Being an African-American infant (two times more likely) or Native American infant (three times as likely). • Being a boy • Smoking, drinking, or drug use during pregnancy • Poor prenatal care • Prematurity or low birth-weight • Mothers younger than 20 • Smoke exposure following birth • Overheating from excessive sleepwear and bedding • Stomach sleeping When is the peak time for SIDS? Most SIDS cases occur between the ages of two and four mont
