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A Retrospective Study on Infant Bed-sharing in a Clinical Practice Located in an Urban Cluster
Objectives:
This retrospective study evaluates infant bed-sharing at a Missouri family practice with OB care.
Methods:
After Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval, data were extracted from the first four well-child visits of 2374 infants between Sept. 2003 and Dec. 20 11.
Results:
Bed-sharing decreased after 2005 (25%, 39%, respectively, p = 0.000). For infants who bed-shared, the frequency of bed-sharing did not decline.
Conclusions:
Nearly 20% of infants bed-share before the first visit; safe sleep prenatal education is warranted.
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