SIDS | Health Alliance

There are a lot of important awareness months in October, so we will be connecting you to info and resources for a different one each day.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn more about this cancer, and how you can help.

It’s also Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Learn more about it and how you can help.

It’s also National Physical Therapy Month. There are ways physical therapy can help you age well. Learn more.

It’s also SIDS Awareness Month. Make sure you know how to protect your baby and help make a difference.

It’s also Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Help protect your loved ones and get involved with the cause.

It’s also Spina Bfida Awareness Month. Learn more about it and help enhance the lives of those affected.

It’s also Eye Safety and Injury Prevention Months. Learn more about how and when you should be protecting your eyes.

It’s World Breastfeeding Week and National Breastfeeding Month. Do you know the benefits?

The health benefits apply to mothers and their babies in both developed and developing countries.

Breast milk is perfectly suited for a baby’s nutritional needs, and the process helps mothers and babies bond.

It’s also unmatched in its immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties that protect mothers and babies from many illnesses.

Formula feeding increases the risk of common childhood infections and some rare but serious infections and diseases, like leukemia.

The risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is 56% higher for babies who were never breastfed.

Mothers who never breastfed are also at a higher risk for certain health issues, like breast and ovarian cancer.

The U.S. is one of only 3 countries in the world without a guaranteed maternity leave, which can be important for breastfeeding moms.