Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

[Lois Wattis]

As I understand it, tummy lying position in the preterm or compromised infant assists respiration as the lungs are "splinted" by the support of the ribcage, resulting is decreased effort to breath.  This is what I have observed with neonates requiring oxygen support.  Regards, Lois   ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 11, 2002 3:00 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] SIDS In a message dated 8/11/02 1:18:47 PM W. Australia Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 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 I know that - certainly in the UK - prem babies are put on their stomachs rather than on their backs (my own son included) - but I must confess that I don't know the reason why, Debbie Slater Perth, WA