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Losing a child to drowning: Turning grief into advocacy

EPISODE · Aug 11, 2021 · 58 MIN

Losing a child to drowning: Turning grief into advocacy

from The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom · host Dr. Mona Amin

On this episode I welcome Nicole Hughes (@nicolehughes8 on IG) who documents on her Instagram her life after loss and, in her words, “choosing to survive the impossible.” We discuss the following:  What prompted her to become an advocate for drowning prevention Common misconceptions and assumptions  What she thinks the AAP can change in regards to drowning awareness/education  What education/tools she thinks parents should equip themselves or their child with  Why puddle jumpers are not ideal for drowning prevention  What ISR is and why swim lessons are needed AAP updated recommendations  https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850 https://services.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/drowning-prevention/ ISR nonprofits  https://www.parentspreventingchildhooddrowning.com/non-profits Levi’s Legacy website (additional information, links, and resources on drowning prevention) https://www.levislegacy.com/ Check out my weekly videos on child health & development by ⁠⁠subscribing to PedsDocTalk on YouTube⁠⁠. Get trusted pediatric advice, relatable parenting insights, and evidence-based tips delivered straight to your inbox—join thousands of parents who rely on the PDT newsletter to stay informed, supported, and confident. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! And don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@pedsdoctalkpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram—our new space just for parents looking for real talk and real support. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠PedsDocTalk Podcast Sponsorships⁠⁠⁠⁠ page of the website.  This episode is brought to you by: THE NEW MOM SURVIVAL GUIDE: The first digital e-course/community created and founded by a Pediatrician mom to guide you and your baby through their first year. To find out more and to join, visit: http://pedsdoctalk.com/survival-guide.  Better Help Thank you to our sponsor, BetterHelp, for sponsoring this episode. To schedule your first therapy session, visit https://www.betterhelp.com/peds to get 10% off your first month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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