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

Losing a child to drowning: Turning grief into advocacy


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On this episode I welcome Nicole Hughes (@nicolehughes8 on IG) who documents on her Instagram her life after loss and, in her words, “choosing to survive the impossible.” We discuss the following: 

  • What prompted her to become an advocate for drowning prevention
  • Common misconceptions and assumptions 
  • What she thinks the AAP can change in regards to drowning awareness/education 
  • What education/tools she thinks parents should equip themselves or their child with 
  • Why puddle jumpers are not ideal for drowning prevention 
  • What ISR is and why swim lessons are needed
  • AAP updated recommendations 

    • https://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/143/5/e20190850
    • https://services.aap.org/en/news-room/campaigns-and-toolkits/drowning-prevention/
    • ISR nonprofits 

      • https://www.parentspreventingchildhooddrowning.com/non-profits
      • Levi’s Legacy website (additional information, links, and resources on drowning prevention)

        • https://www.levislegacy.com/

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