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The PediMom Podcast

The PediMom Podcast

Dr. Free N. Hess

Pediatrician, child safety expert, and founder of PediMom.com sits down with other professionals, parents, and kids to discuss all things child safety related in this eye-opening and educational podcast. She covers the everyday dangers children face to the life altering tragedies that change families forever, and everything in between. Here you will laugh, cry, learn, and become empowered to keep your child as safe as possible in the busy, complex, and ever-changing world.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The PediMom Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The PediMom Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The PediMom Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The PediMom Podcast - Ep #11: The Dangers of Magnet Ingestion in Kids
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04/17/20 • 29 min

Listen to Dr. Sari Kay as she discusses her experiences with kids who've ingested magnets.

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  • How kids end up swallowing magnets
  • Why they are so dangerous
  • What you need to do immediately when you find out your kid swallowed a magnet!
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The PediMom Podcast - Ep #13: The Truth About Vaping
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07/17/20 • 34 min

Join us for a frank conversation about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes with pulmonologist and Director of Pulmonary Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. Learn the dangers and how to talk to your kids about the risks.

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The PediMom Podcast - Ep #16: The Dangers of Bedsharing: Ben's Story
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03/08/22 • 26 min

In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by second-time mom, Amanda Saucedo, who lost her one-month-old infant son Ben to suffocation secondary to bed sharing. She now shares her story through her non-profit organization called Benny Bears with the hope that other parents and caregivers will never suffer the same tragedy and loss. Visit Pedimom.com for more evidence-based safe sleep education.

https://www.facebook.com/bennybearsfoundation/

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The PediMom Podcast - Ep #17: Mental Health & Suicide - A Mom's Perspective
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03/25/22 • 42 min

Following the suicide of her 12-year-old daughter, her mom shares her story in hopes of helping other parents and kids and warn them of the dangers of social media and online communities. Find more resources at PediMom.com.
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The PediMom Podcast - Ep #5: The Flu Vaccine: Truths and Myths
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12/04/19 • 46 min

Half of all parents believe at least one common Flu Vaccine myth. Do you? The internet and social media are tricky places as anyone can claim to be an expert. Many times this leads to unnecessary fear and hesitancy surrounding vaccine, including the Flu Vaccine. In this episode Family Medicine Physician and Author of the book Let's Talk Vaccines Dr. Gretchen LaSalle and I discuss the facts about the Flu Vaccine, the common misconceptions, and why you should be vaccinating yourselves and your children.

Thanks for taking time out of your busy day to take a listen! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.

You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode here.

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This life-saving resource can help guide parents through some of the scariest situations with their kids. From possible ingestion of medications, toys, batteries, plants, and magnets to topical and inhalant exposures, the Poison Control Center has you covered. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss exactly what the Poison Control Center does, how it works, and how they help assist parents and Emergency Medicine Physicians with some of the most dangerous situations.

Thanks for taking the time out of your busy day to take a listen! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.

You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode HERE.

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Did you know that when a button battery is ingested time is of the essence to avoid dangerous and even life-threatening complications? In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. David Brumbaugh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, and Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, what you should do if you suspect your child has ingested a battery, and what you can do to prevent it. Both Dr. Venkatesh and Dr. Brumbaugh are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics Button Battery Task Force and work tirelessly to educate the public about this common, but dangerous, hazard. Together we'll give you the information and tools you'll need to keep your children safe.

Checkout the full show notes and parent resources at https://pedimom.com/button-battery-ingestion-time-sensitive-emergency

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The PediMom Podcast - Ep #4: Safe Infant Sleep and SIDS
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11/13/19 • 55 min

Safe sleep and SIDS is on the mind of every new parent, and we Pediatricians want it to be. In this episode Dr. Free N. Hess is joined by Dr. Natasha Agbai, Pediatrician and creator of SIDSRisk.org, to discuss all things safe sleep and SIDS related. They discuss what SIDS is, what increases and decreases the risk of SIDS, other sleep dangers, common myths and misconceptions, and the many ways parents can decrease the risk of SIDS and assure their infant is sleeping as safely as possible.

Thanks for listening! Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I’m doing and what you want to hear about. I’d love to hear from you.

You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode here.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, have a monumental impact on future violence, victimization and perpetration, and long-term health of our kids. They are linked to chronic health issues, mental illness, substance misuse, and educational difficulties. In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. Karli Okeson, a board-certified pediatrician specializing in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, who is a passionate advocate for children and is working diligently to keep children safe and heal from trauma. Together we will explain what ACEs actually are, how they affect children, and what can be done to keep kids safe from trauma. We will also discuss the pivotal role parents play in avoiding these experiences and helping those children who are at high risk.

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In this episode, Dr. Hess speaks with Kim Amato, mother to Meghan who died at the age of 3 due to a furniture tip-over accident. They have an emotional discussion surrounding Meghan's tragic and preventable death and how it lead Kim to start Meghan's Hope, a go-to educational resource for tip-over prevention and child safety. This episode is chock full of information regarding the prevalence of injuries and deaths caused by tip-over accidents, why, when, and how they happen, and what you can do to avoid this preventable tragedy in your own home. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and please consider leaving a review as it helps me know how I'm doing. I"d love to hear from you.
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FAQ

How many episodes does The PediMom Podcast have?

The PediMom Podcast currently has 17 episodes available.

What topics does The PediMom Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Safety, Parenting, Kids & Family, Family, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on The PediMom Podcast?

The episode title 'Ep #14: Button Battery Ingestion. A Time Sensitive Emergency' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The PediMom Podcast?

The average episode length on The PediMom Podcast is 42 minutes.

How often are episodes of The PediMom Podcast released?

Episodes of The PediMom Podcast are typically released every 21 days, 8 hours.

When was the first episode of The PediMom Podcast?

The first episode of The PediMom Podcast was released on Oct 30, 2019.

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