Alaska's Rising Infant Deaths: Expert Advice

Alaskas post-neonatal infant mortality rate has surged since 2017, with over 500 infant deaths in the past decade. Jennifer Heller, a certified nurse midwife, emphasizes the importance of safe sleep practices, such as babies sleeping alone on their backs in cribs with firm mattresses and no soft bedding. Marley Elconin, a research analyst, adds that a sober caregiver should always be present with the baby, even during sleep. Other preventative measures include breastfeeding, routine immunizations, and pacifier use. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.