In this interview, Judith and Alina talk with their sons' doctor, Dr. Goldstein of the Roberts Program for Unexpected Death in Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital, to learn more about SIDS.
This episode feels very important to us. Some of you following have been touched by SIDS in your life, others have not, but regardless, this episode is for everyone who has or will ever love a baby. Please listen.
Dr. Richard Goldstein is a pediatric palliative care pediatrician who devotes his career to helping families who must deal with the sudden unexpected death of their child. He has worked in general pediatrics, palliative care, bereavement support, and advocacy for families affected by sudden unexplained death. He brings his experience and clinical expertise to the families involved in Robert’s Program, while leading efforts in research and improvements in the field - Dr. Goldstein's role is the Program Director of Robert’s Program and he serves as the direct interface to families.
Listen to oursecond episode with Dr. Goldstein here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oHLQdyxztxLo2Hk2I2bal?si=RRDLgt8MSIqKvxtWoEk4kw&utm_source=copy-link
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Things we talk about in this episode:
The Roberts Program at Boston Children's Hospital
Dr. Richard Goldstein and his work
Dr. Joel Bass and their work on SIDS
Dr. Nino Ramirez and their work on postnatal collapse
Dr. Robin Haynes and their work on the link between serotonin and SIDS
SIDS: Recommendations for a Safe Sleep Environment
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As Long As I'm Living is a podcast about life, love, and laughter after infant loss. Judith and Alina are rebuilding Happier Ever After one day at a time despite excruciating grief and trauma and offering support to grievers of all flavors, but especially those who have lost a baby to SIDS, infant death, birth accidents, stillbirth, TFMR, ectopic pregnancy, or miscarriage.