27th August 2020

A 36-year-old woman attends for a GP appointment. She is 32 weeks pregnant, and is feeling incredibly anxious

A 36-year-old woman attends for a GP appointment. She is 32 weeks pregnant, and is feeling incredibly anxious about the imminent birth of her child – three years ago, her baby daughter died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) at the age of two months. She is asking for more information about SIDS, and for any advice on how to reduce the risk for her second child.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for SIDS? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.