March 21, 2024 Multiple Unsafe Sleep Practices Found in Most Sudden Infant Deaths

More than three-quarters of Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths analyzed in a new study involved multiple unsafe sleep practices.

February 11, 2020 Majority of New Moms Don’t Follow Safe Sleep Practices, Study Finds

“This is important information that means we may need to re-think how we approach our conversations with families about safe sleep,” UVA pediatrician Ann Kellams said.

October 30, 2019 Seizures in Babies: Doctor Sheds Light on Why They Have Lifelong Effects

A doctor at UVA Children’s Hospital is using an elegant new approach to mapping brain activity to shed light on what happens during seizures in newborns that can lead to behavioral issues and learning disabilities much later.

April 23, 2019 Soft Bedding Poses Grave Danger to Sleeping Babies, Study Shows

Almost 70% of babies who died from sleep-related suffocation between 2011 and 2014 did so because of soft bedding, a…

July 25, 2017 How Texting Can Protect Babies From Sudden Death

A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for…

July 12, 2017 Babies Born Big More Likely to Become Obese Children

Infants born with a high birthweight are more likely to become obese children, a new study from the UVA Children's…