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Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD answers the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask at the doctor’s office. She mixes the science of medicine with the realities of parenting to give satisfying answers to questions about kids’ health. 

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Pediatrician Wendy Hunter, MD answers the questions you forgot or were too embarrassed to ask at the doctor’s office. She mixes the science of medicine with the realities of parenting to give satisfying answers to questions about kids’ health. 

    Ep. 63: How Not to Break Your Arm - with Reid Nichols, MD

    Ep. 63: How Not to Break Your Arm - with Reid Nichols, MD

    Did you know that most of your bone strength is made by the time you turn 18? How can you prevent broken bones, and build strong bones? Ever wondered why they limit how much kids pitch in baseball? Orthopedic surgeon Reid Nichols, MD returns to explain what to do about common growth pain problems like Osgood-Schlatter, Sever’s Apophysitis and talk about how playing sports can be both good and bad for kids 
     
     
    Meet Dr. Reid Nichols at Nemours Children’s Health 
     
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    • 19 min
    Bonus Episode: The Controversy about Swaddling and Healthy Hips – with Reid Nichols, MD

    Bonus Episode: The Controversy about Swaddling and Healthy Hips – with Reid Nichols, MD

    Did you know there's a right and wrong way to swaddle a baby? If a baby is wrapped too tightly or their legs can't move freely, it might cause issues for their hips as they grow. Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a condition that might lead to needing a hip replacement if it's not caught early. Find out what parents can do to make sure their baby's hips stay healthy and prevent any potential problems. 
     
    Healthy Swaddling and Hip-Healthy Sleepsacks at International Hip Dysplasia Institute 
     
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    Ep. 62: Why Do Kids Walk That Way? – with Reid Nichols, MD

    Ep. 62: Why Do Kids Walk That Way? – with Reid Nichols, MD

    When is it okay for kids to have bowlegs, flat feet, toe-waking and frequent tripping? Orthopedic surgeon Reid Nichols, MD explains why toddlers fall, and when to worry about pigeon toes and knock knees.  
     
     
    READ More: When Should Kids Wear Shoes? 
     
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    • 26 min
    Ep. 61: Measles: Should I Worry? - Spotting and Stopping the Spread with Project Firstline

    Ep. 61: Measles: Should I Worry? - Spotting and Stopping the Spread with Project Firstline

    Discover why measles cases are making headlines. Should parents be concerned? Find out how to identify symptoms and safeguard your children from measles. Hear a firsthand experience from a patient with measles and get insights from doctors and public health officials on what you might not know about vaccines and how to handle an outbreak.  
     
    This episode is sponsored by AAP-CA3 – the American Academy of Pediatrics,  California Chapter 3 - San Diego and Imperial Counties in collaboration with Project Firstline.  
     
    For more information: 
    AAP Project Firstline 
    For Healthcare Professionals – Diagnosing and Treating Measles | CDC  
    Interim Measles Infection Prevention Recommendations in Healthcare Settings | CDC  
     
     
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    • 25 min
    Ep. 60: Preparing and Recovering from Birth - Get Strong and Align with The Prenatal Yoga Center

    Ep. 60: Preparing and Recovering from Birth - Get Strong and Align with The Prenatal Yoga Center

    Whether you are pregnant or 30 years post-partum, Deb Flashenberg, host of Yoga Birth Babies podcast and founder of The Prenatal Yoga Center can help you be the strongest parent you can be. Learn her tips for breathing, stretching, strengthening and healing your aches and pains through the diverse program she has developed over decades of experience. 
     
    Visit the Prenatal Yoga Center or follow on Instagram: @prenatalyogacenter  
    Listen to Yoga Birth Babies podcast  
     
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    • 26 min
    Ep. 59: Fever Fear - When is a Fever Dangerous?

    Ep. 59: Fever Fear - When is a Fever Dangerous?

    Should parents always give medicine to lower a child's fever? What kind of thermometer should they use to check the temperature? Dr. Wendy breaks down the signs that indicate a fever might be serious, when parents should be concerned, and effective ways to take care of kids when they're running a fever. 
     
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    • 25 min

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