[ozmidwifery] SIDS

[Sheena Johnson]

I am a mid student and have just joined this site. I also have a new 5 week baby living with us, she was 3 weeks prem and is our grandchild. I was wondering if anyone can help. Baby Ruby has not slept for 2 weeks now, she has really bad colic. Lynley has done all the right things regarding breastfeeding, spent the day with the Lactation Consultatant, sorted out too much fore milk which was contributing to explosive green stools, tried everything to get Ruby to sleep. Lynley and partner (my stepson) live 200 yards away from us. Last night I invited Lynley over to our house and I did night duty, changing and  burping Ruby while Lynley  just woke to feed. I got two hours sleep for the night. The only time Ruby slept was when she was face down on my chest when I was lying on the couch. In desperation this morning I put her down in the bassinette on her stomach and bingo! she is still asleep. When I put her on her side or back the wind pains wake her up and hurt her; on her stomach she grunts and pulls her knees up, wriggles around, then goes back to sleep. So what do we do now, with all the advice against stomach sleeping? Does anyone have any advice out there.   Regards Sheena Johnson