how to reduce SIDS
1 To reduce the risk of SIDS, women should: 2  Get regular health care during pregnancy (prenatal care), and. 3  Not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs during pregnancy or after the baby is born.4  To reduce the risk of SIDS, do not smoke during pregnancy, and do not smoke or allow smoking around your baby. Not smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs during pregnancy or after the baby is born. 2  To reduce the risk of SIDS, do not smoke during pregnancy, and do not smoke or allow smoking around your baby. 3  Breastfeed your baby to reduce the risk of SIDS. 4  Breastfeeding has many health benefits for mother and infant.