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Losing a child to drowning: Turning grief into advocacy
Losing a child to drowning: Turning grief into advocacy
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59 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2021
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Podcast episode
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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 preventionCommon 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 neededAAP updated recommendations https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850https://services.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/drowning-prevention/ISR nonprofits https://www.parentspreventingchildhooddrowning.com/non-profitsLevi’s Legacy website (additional information, links, and resources on drowning prevention)https://www.levislegacy.com/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 HelpThank 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.
Released:
Aug 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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