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On April 1st, 2008: our first family received SBS education
Did You Know Your Baby Would Cry Like This?
The birth of an infant can be a wonderful and exciting time for parents and caregivers. There will be times however, when parents and caregivers feel overwhelmed from changes in their lives. One change that can be difficult is infant crying. Some infants will cry a few minutes each day whereas others will cry for hours each day, and still be normal. (www.dontshake.org)
Unfortunately, 43% of London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), Children’s Hospital severe infant injuries are intentional, many diagnosed as Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS)/ Abusive Head Trauma.
Want more information and resources that explains why crying can be so frustrating and how PURPLE can help you to cope? www.purplecrying.info
Click on the above link for more information about the Click for babies campaign to raise awareness for Shaken Baby Syndrome.
Trauma Program Launches Media Campaign
Children’s Hospital in collaboration with the Middlesex London Health Unit, launched a media campaign developed by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome to support April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Dundas and Wellington Bus Shelter |
Look for information on billboards, bus backs, transit shelters and radio-focused public service announcements and featured live interviews on AM980.
Listen to the radio interviews here:
Denise Polgar
Injury Prevention Specialist LHSC, Children’s Hospital
| Crying |
Ryan L. Steinbeigle
Director of Development National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome
Bonnie Wooten
Manager, FHS, Middlesex London Health Unit
| Sleeping |
Professor Ian St James-Roberts, University of London
| Protecting your infant |
Dr. Gary Joubert, Medical Director, Children's Emergency, London
Used with permission from Saturday Mornings with Cheryl Weedmark on AM 980
For information on our local program, contact Denise Polgar at 519-685-8500 X75339 or denise.polgar@lhsc.on.ca
