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The barriers to breastfeeding are many and different for each family.

This Black Breastfeeding Week, our expert shares ways to support Black breastfeeding parents ➡️ https://bit.ly/3X4kJ8k.

Motherhood and Race: Ways to Support Black Breastfeeding Moms While breastfeeding may come easy for a few women, for most there are significant challenges. For Black women, the road to successful breastfeeding can be much harder, if not impossible, given barriers they face which have been rooted in racism and bias.

“There are only 7% women in orthopedic surgery across the United States, but the percentages of trainees are improving. We still have a long way to go to achieve a field that is representative of the patient population we serve. Nonetheless, orthopedic surgery is one of most rewarding careers and I cannot imagine doing any other specialty. For anyone considering this path, I say go for it!” - Julie Samora, MD, Surgeon, Orthopedics

🎒 School is back in session and that means packing lunches! Did you know when packing lunches, it is important to always include 3-5 of the food groups, which are fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy? Here are 5️⃣ school lunch ideas to prep you for the busy week ahead!

More school lunch tips ➡️ https://bit.ly/3SZqtyU.

Fun fact: Wagons have been our preferred mode of patient transportation at Nationwide Children's since the 1960s! 🦋

Find out how YOU can help these butterflies float down our halls: https://bit.ly/4dUX29h

It's icky, but we all do it! What's normal and not normal when it comes to baby and toddler p**p?

Check out our chart to find out ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Xwa6Nm.

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) cases are on the rise! Sometimes referred to as "walking pneumonia", CAP is an infection of the lungs that occurs outside of a hospital setting.

🤒 Here are the symptoms parents should watch for:

▶️ Persistent cough that may worsen at night
▶️ Fever, usually mild but can be higher in some cases
▶️ Sore throat and headaches
▶️ Fatigue and general malaise
▶️ In some cases, chest pain or shortness of breath

Learn more about CAP treatment and what you can do to stop the spread: https://bit.ly/4dWrvDW.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Children: What Parents Need to Know As the seasons change, we often see a rise in respiratory infections among children. One such infection that has been making the rounds is community-acquired pneumonia, usually caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae.

👋 Meet our sweet friend, Eliza.

Due to congenital airway and lung abnormalities, Eliza had a tracheostomy tube placed when she was just 4 months old. Now a thriving 7 year old, she is trach tube free and breathing independently!

Eliza's mom has shared her most recent celebratory milestone with us 🔽

"Just thought you might appreciate the milestone we are so excited to celebrate! Today is what we have decided to call Eliza’s Trach Symmetry Day, meaning she has officially been trach free for as long as she had the trach: 1,141 days. 😍

Thank you! Thank you for encouraging us to get the trach, for answering all of my questions 6 years ago, and every question since then! For listening to me and Eliza. You are, and have been, an incredible advocate for her and her care and such a huge part of her story and a vital part of her team!

She really is thriving! We just had her Make-A-Wish trip, she did great on the flights and had an incredible time is Disneyland in California. She’s speaking more, eating more, and is learning to read! Things I never could have imagined when we agreed to the trach and that I don’t think would have been possible without it.

Thank you!! I mean every kind word. I am beyond grateful to you and others on her team that have supported her and made the 'inchstones' and milestones I get to celebrate possible!"

Congratulations, Eliza! ❤️

Providing human milk is hard work! Here are 🔟 ways to support a parent who is breastfeeding, chestfeeding or pumping: https://bit.ly/4dwUiPz

Providing Human Milk: It Takes a Village Providing human milk can be challenging, especially in the early weeks. Whether you are breastfeeding, chestfeeding, or pumping milk to feed your baby in a bottle it is important to have people who support you in your decision.

Does your child have an upcoming procedure or surgery that requires anesthesia? Our expert answers 5️⃣ frequently asked questions about what kids can eat and drink before surgery and why it is so important to follow these instructions ➡️ https://bit.ly/471u99d.

🎉 When your birthday falls on a clinic day, our Nationwide Children's Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction team definitely knows how to celebrate! Wishing a very happy birthday to Omario!

☀️ Every day, a million miracles begin at sunrise!

Did you know: Girls who have a mother, sister or aunt with endometriosis have an almost 10 times increased chance of developing endometriosis? Parents, learn the risks of endometriosis and how it is diagnosed. https://bit.ly/3tX1wHd

Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding ➡️ Changing the plan doesn't mean failure: https://bit.ly/4dshBtU.

Breastfeeding: Changing the Plan Does Not Mean Failure Some new mothers experience their birth plan exactly as expected and nursing comes naturally. Everything is perfect. But, then she goes home and things change.

Water beads are a popular toy but can cause injury to kids of all ages. Nationwide Children's expert, Dr. Marcel Casavant talks to NBC4 about what makes them so dangerous and what parents can do to prevent injury: https://bit.ly/4fGsgD3.

Danger of water beads Parents encouraged to be aware of potential harm

It's time to head back to school and that means back-to-school shopping! This time of year can be a financial whirlwind. But with careful planning and some creative strategies, you can prepare your kids for the new school year without breaking the bank.

Here are 3️⃣ tips to help you navigate this expense: https://bit.ly/4fKAXw1

Handling Back-to-School Expenses on a Budget Back-to-school shopping can be a financial whirlwind. But with careful planning and some creative strategies, you can prepare your kids for the new school year without breaking the bank. Here are some tips to help you navigate this expense.

👁️ Digital Eye Strain (DES) is a group of signs and symptoms associated with the extended use of electronic devices at near distance.

The symptoms most commonly reported in DES include:
➡️ Eye strain
➡️ Watering of eyes
➡️ Headaches
➡️ Tired eyes
➡️ Burning sensation in eyes
➡️ Red eyes
➡️ Irritation
➡️ Dry eye
➡️ Foreign body sensation
➡️ Blurred vision
➡️ Double vision

Check out the graphic below for 5️⃣ tips to reduce DES. For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/4dGAGYY

Does your child play with water beads? If swallowed, these bright, colorful beads can expand inside the body and cause intestinal blockage and even death.

A recent study by the Center for Injury Research and Policy found that emergency department visits by children associated with water beads more than doubled from 2021 to 2022!

Many parents are not aware that water beads can be harmful to kids. Here are 4️⃣ way parents and caregivers can keep their kids safe: https://bit.ly/4dHDSnm

The Dangers of Water Beads 4 tips for keeping kids safe.

What makes a tonsillectomy feel less scary? Your stuffies, of course! Sweet Lofton was prepped and ready for surgery earlier this week with the help of her two fluffy friends! 🐕 🐇

Learn more about our Ear, Nose and Throat services: https://bit.ly/3Js2jYK

Did you know our Magic Forest has a scavenger hunt? 🔎 Let's see if you can spot 2 of the things in this photo!

🤖 Orange Robot
🐁 Mouse riding a bicycle

Next time you visit, grab a scavenger hunt sheet from along this wall and see how many things your child can spot!

Prune belly syndrome (PBS) is a rare birth defect occurring in 1 in 50,000 births. It affects the urinary tract, ge****ls and belly (abdominal wall). Here are 5 things to know about this rare disease.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fJOS5m.

One way to reduce the risk of SIDS is to always put your baby to sleep on their back. Only 44% of parents do this at every sleep. Know the ABC's of Safe Sleep: Alone. Back. Crib. Every baby. Every sleep.

*Severe Winter Weather Update: 2/3/2022 * Due to the ongoing severe weather event, the Hilliard Close To Home with Urgent Care will close EARLY today at 8pm for all services, including urgent care, radiology and lab services. We apologize for any inconvenience. If this is a medical emergency please call 9-1-1.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital, like hospitals across the country, is experiencing abnormally high patient volumes due to the early arrival of RSV, a common, seasonal respiratory virus typically impacting babies. This is especially true in our Emergency Departments and Urgent Care centers. We encourage you to continue to seek care and assure you we are doing all we can to see children as quickly as possible. Though you should always contact your child’s primary care pediatrician first, our facilities continue to have capacity to care for critically ill children. We appreciate your patience and understanding at this time.

Find your nearest Urgent Care location here: https://bit.ly/3CKdMhK