58: A Mother's Message:Down Syndrome Awareness

03/24/21 • 31 min

The PedsDocTalk Podcast: Child Health, Development & Parenting—From a Pediatrician Mom

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World Down Syndrome Day: Understanding Trisomy 21

March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day. A day to recognize and spread awareness of those with Down syndrome.

THIS EPISODE IS PART 1 OF 2 EPISODES: MAKE SURE TO LISTEN TO EPISODE 58: A MOTHER'S MESSAGE-DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS.

In honor of this, I welcome Dr. Sajel Lala (@Lalagenetics on Instagram). We discuss Down syndrome statistics, risk factors, how the diagnosis can be made, what is monitored through the child's life, and some misconceptions about those with Down syndrome.

Make sure to listen to Episode 58 for more insight and awareness celebrating World Down syndrome Day.

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How to Wean your Child from Breastfeeding

A person's breastfeeding journey can be filled with so many emotions.

Choosing to wean your baby from breastfeeding can be filled with excitement, sadness, nerves, and/or guilt.

Every woman is different in how she feels when this time of her and her child's life transitions and it's important to recognize these spectrum of feelings as normal and valid.

On this episode, I welcome back IBCLC Melissa Mancini (@more_than_milk on Instagram).

We discuss how mothers decide the time is best for them to wean, some tips on how to wean, and we discuss the emotional aspects of weaning that are not always talked about.

For more watch Dr. Mona's "How to Introduce a Cup" video on YouTube.

Check out the PedsDocTalk Courses for more information, tips, and support along your parenting journey.

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