Parents today are bombarded with advice from every angle- social media, friends, family, and news sources. It can be nearly impossible to know who to trust and what advice to follow… And furthermore how to discuss it with your pediatrician. In this episode, we discuss how to sift through the endless parenting information, as well as how to build a strong relationship with your pediatrician.
Joining me today on Yoga| Birth| Babies, I have Dr. Wendy Hunter. Wendy Hunter, MD is a pediatrician in San Diego, CA. She rounds on newborns at Scripps Hospital. Her podcast “The Pediatrician Next Door” mixes the science of medicine with the realities of parenting. We hope you enjoy this conversation!
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Dr. Wendy and what led her to becoming a pediatrician
- What makes for a strong, supportive pediatrician-parent relationship
- How the pediatrician-parent relationship has changed as people primarily head to Google for their answers to medical questions
- What the risks are when parents rely too heavily on online information versus professional guidance
- How Dr. Wendy approaches conversations when a parent brings in conflicting advice they’ve found online
- How parents can filter through the endless information without becoming overwhelmed
- How social media has changed the pediatrician-parent dynamic
- What strategies Dr. Wendy uses to gently redirect a parent who’s feeling anxious or confused by conflicting information
- How pediatricians can help guide parents toward evidence-based, trustworthy resources
- One final tip or piece of advice Dr. Wendy would like to offer new and expectant parents
- Where you can find her work
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About Dr. Wendy:
Wendy Hunter, MD is a pediatrician in San Diego, CA. She rounds on newborns at Scripps Hospital. Her podcast “The Pediatrician Next Door” mixes the science of medicine with the realities of parenting. She incorporates integrative therapies into her practice. One of her most interesting episodes explores the mysteries of human milk and explains what researchers have discovered about the health benefits of HMO molecules that are found in human milk and virtually nowhere else. She practices yoga and her 16 year old son has incorporated weekly yoga sessions into his weightlifting schedule.
Connect with Dr. Wendy:
The Peditrician Next Door Podcast
Blog: drwendyhunter.com
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- Understanding Your Newborn Baby with Wendy Hunter, MD
- Newborn Procedures Explained with Dr. Tracey Agnese
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