The task force supports the
recommendations of the AAP Committee on Fetus and Newborn, which state that hospitalized preterm infants should be placed in the supine position for
sleep by 32 weeks» postmenstrual age to allow them to become accustomed to
sleeping in that position before hospital discharge.103 Unfortunately, preterm and very
low birth weight infants continue to be more likely to be placed prone for
sleep after hospital discharge.104, 105 Preterm infants are placed prone initially to improve respiratory mechanics106, 107; although respiratory parameters are no different in the supine or prone positions in preterm infants who are close to discharge, 108 both infants and their caregivers likely become accustomed to using the prone position, which makes it more difficult to change.
Use my
recommendations for
sleeping,
lowering cytokines, detoxing, using an adaptogen, fixing hormonal problems, killing Lyme, yeast, and coinfections, exercising as tolerated, and eating a paleo or elimination diet to fix immune system dysfunction.