EPISODE · Aug 6, 2024 · 28 MIN
Advice from the Doc: Back to School Health | Birth, Baby! Ep.82
from Birth, Baby! | Guidance for Pregnancy, Birth, Postpartum, and Parenting · host Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly
Dr. Whitaker is back with us to talk about back-to-school health. He explains how children get virus and why it’s more common for some children than others. We also chat about how stress and the introduction of new viruses during the holiday season also play a role. Dr. Whitaker gives some ideas on ways to minimize risks of getting sick so often and how often is actually “normal” to get sick for school aged children. Find Dr. Whitaker here: Austin's Concierge Pediatrician | Direct Primary Care | Lakeway (bluemonarchpediatrics.com) IG: @bluemonarchpediatrics Are you a parent interested in learning more from Ciarra? You can check out her class offerings HERE. For the pre-recorded, self-paced Birth Basics Class, click HERE. For the pre-recorded, self-paced Newborn Sleep Class, click HERE. Are you interested in training to become a birth doula? Check out Ciarra’s Birth, Baby! Academy Birth Doula Training and Certification HERE. Online, self-paced Birth Doula Training and Certification Program with Birth, Baby! Academy This podcast episode is also on YouTube. If you prefer a video podcast with close captions, you can find the channel HERE. Thank you for all of your support and don't forget to follow and leave a review on your favorite place to listen to podcasts. www.BirthBabyPodcast.com Send an email if you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, you'd like to be a guest, or you have a recommendation for an episode idea! Email: [email protected] Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast. Reliance on any information provided here is solely at your own risk. This episode of Birth, Baby! Podcast was produced by Ciarra Morgan and Samantha Kelly. Ciarra Morgan: www.EmpoweredBeginningsATX.com www.BirthBabyAcademy.com Samantha Kelly: www.beautifullymadedc.com Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!
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<p>Dr. Whitaker is back with us to talk about back-to-school health. He explains how children get virus and why it’s more common for some children than others. We also chat about how stress and the introduction of new viruses during the holiday season also play a role. Dr. Whitaker gives some ideas on ways to minimize risks of getting sick so often and how often is actually “normal” to get sick for school aged children.</p><p><strong>Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces are common ways to contract viruses.</li><li>Children’s immature immune systems and increased exposure to other children in school contribute to their susceptibility to illness.</li><li>Stress and the introduction of new viruses during the holiday season can weaken the immune system.</li><li>Maintaining good hygiene, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and eating a balanced diet can support the immune system.</li><li>Vaccines can help the immune system develop a memory for fighting specific viruses.</li></ul><p>Find Dr. Whitaker here:</p><p><a href="https://bluemonarchpediatrics.com/">Austin’s Concierge Pediatrician | Direct Primary Care | Lakeway (bluemonarchpediatrics.com)</a><br>IG: @bluemonarchpediatrics</p><p><br></p><p>Please feel free to reach out to us with any recommendations for show episode ideas. If you’d like to be a guest, email us with some information about yourself and what type of podcast you’d like to record together. Thank you for all of your support and don’t forget to follow and review our podcast, Birth, Baby!</p><p>Instagram: @BirthBabyPodcast<br>Email: <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><br>Website: www.BirthBabyPodcast.com </p><p>Intro and Outro music by Longing for Orpheus. You can find them on Spotify!</p>
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