JHL 33(4) The Atlantic Divide: Contrasting U.K. and U.S. Recommendations on Cosleeping and Bed-Sharing

Independent Study Module for International Board Certified Lactation Consultants^®

Title: The Atlantic Divide: Contrasting U.K. and U.S. Recommendations on Cosleeping and Bed-Sharing

Authors: Helen L. Ball, PhD.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation 33(4) 2017

After completing this study module, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe the complex relationship of bed-sharing/cosleeping and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 

2. Differentiate between the current United Kingdom (U.K.) and United States (U.S.) recommendations on cosleeping and bed-sharing. 

3. Identify evidence-based factors that increase the risk of SIDS in bed-sharing/cosleeping infants.

You will have two attempts to achieve a passing score of 70% on this module.

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