52 episodes
Elephant in the Womb Elephant in the Womb
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- Health & Fitness
A podcast about the elephant in the room - women's health being constantly overlooked, understudied, or not discussed. My goal is to change that - to amplify the voices of women (inclusively) through this podcast and to help people and parents gain more reliable and evidence-based information about their own health and well-being, as well as their children's.
Topics: family health, parenting, women's health (inclusive), LGBTQ+, reproductive and/or sexual health, hot topic health issues, children's safety and development
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Managing Fevers in Young Children (Sick Day Management Series)
A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).
Disclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. This is NOT medical advice. If you need medical advice, please see a trusted and/or accessible healthcare provider. Views are my own.
The podcast adaptation of Common Misconception About Fevers in Babies and Young Children, part of our Daycare Outbreaks/Sick Day Management Series.
I think fevers are so often misunderstood. There is a surprising amount of misinformation surrounding them; a general misunderstanding of what actually constitutes a fever; and, lots of confusion surrounding their physiology and treatment. Fevers are a symptom that are extremely common, among children especially.
Let's talk about fevers, what they are and how they differ from hyperthermia, how they are treated as per best practice recommendations and possible complications. Along the way we will bust some common myths around fevers.
Stay tuned for 2 more episodes relating to fevers on thermometers and febrile seizures, coming soon! -
All About Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis) {Sick Day Management Series}
A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).
Disclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. This is NOT medical advice. If you need medical advice, please see a trusted and/or accessible healthcare provider. Views are my own.
The podcast adaptation of Managing Pink Eye in Children, from our blog daycare outbreak series and podcast Sick Day Management Series!
Red eyes = pink eye? Maybe. Lets take a look at pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, which is definitely common in daycare, school and beyond. And yes – adults can get it too. Listen for symptom and spread overview, home management and where to start in the healthcare system, as well as discussions around over the counter remedies and current evidence about antibiotic treatment for conjunctivitis from Choosing Wisely Canada. -
Mental Health Nurses and Family Health (Who is on my Healthcare Team? Series)
A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).
Disclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. This is NOT medical advice. If you need medical advice, please see a trusted and/or accessible healthcare provider. Views are my own.
Feb 21st is Mental Health Nurses Day in Canada - and so I thought it would be appropriate and fun to have a mental health nurse on the podcast to talk about when and how you might come into contact with one, what they do and can do to support you/your family, and the importance of mental healthcare. If you are a Mental Health Nurse - thank you for all that you do!
*This episode will be a part of a new series I am starting on the blog and podcast called "Who is on my Healthcare Team?" -
Ep 47 Journaling With Your Child ft. The Mindful Parent and Child
A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).
So happy to welcome Seema of the Mindful Parent and Child onto the podcast. You may remember, if you follow me on my personal Instagram, that I shared the calming toolkit on my feed last month. Seema is here talking about the toolkit and the journals they make, and how they can benefit you, your child, your family, and more!
You can find The Mindful Parent and Child
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Ep 46 Fifth Disease (Sick Day Management Series)
A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).
Disclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. This is NOT medical advice. If you need medical advice, please see a healthcare provider. Views are my own.
This podcast has an associated blog post which can be found here.
Fifth disease is sometimes referred to as erythema infectiosum – infectious erythema or red skin. You’ll see why red skin is relevant in the episode as we look at the illness, symptoms, home management and where/when to seek further advice. Great resources in Ontario are your primary care provider (if you have one); a pharmacist; and Health 811 or similar triage services. -
Ep 45 Influenza and the Flu Shot: Mythbusting (Part 2 of 2)
A podcast brought to you by Elephant in the Womb (www.elephantinthewomb.ca).
Disclaimer: this podcast is for informational purposes only. This is NOT medical advice. If you need medical advice, please see a healthcare provider. Views are my own.
This is part 2 of Episode 44 on Influenza and the Flu Shot! This portion of the episode we are looking at common myths and claims around influenza and the flu shot itself and discussing how to navigate these claims and where to look for more information.
Associated blog post: Click Here
Part 1 of blog post: Click Here
Additional Resources:
Vaccine Types - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FAQ About Flu Vaccines - Baltimore City Health Department (includes links to recent study results)
Vaccines When Your Child Is Sick - Center for Disease Control
Immunize Canada
Ontario Public Health Unit Locations
Find a Flu Shot Clinic - Government of Ontario