68. Raising Awareness Around Kids' Food Allergies & Anaphylaxis with Dr. Betty Choi

As a parent we are always worried about the happiness and safety of our children. One thing some of us may take for granted is the health of our children when they don’t have allergies. Food allergies change the way a family dines at restaurants, prepares food at home, and engages in social activities. Dr. Choi shares her experience being both a doctor and a mother to a food allergy warrior. Dr. Betty Choi is a board certified pediatrician, author and education advocate. Dr. Choi has worked at both Boston Children's Hospital and UCLA Medical Center. In addition to her clinical experience, she has devoted her career to creating educational resources for health care professionals, families and schools. Her mission is to make education accessible and relatable, especially for children. Dr. Choi has created a children's book, Human Body Learning Lab, which will be released by story publishing in November 2022.  In this episode we discuss: Dr. Choi’s personal family experience with severe food allergies How to prepare for your child to go to school when they have a food allergy The difference between an allergy and sensitivity Why allergies may be more prevalent in today’s children Resources: Starter Guide Education website for children Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Action Plan (from F.A.R.E)  Food allergy picture books  Sneak peek of Children’s Anatomy Book – Human Body Learning Lab  Password to access: humanbodylearning Connect with Dr. Choi: Website Head to the show notes for resources from this episode: lynzyandco.com/motherhood-meets-medicine-the-podcast/ Use code LYNZY for 30% off Navy Hair Care: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask Connect on Instagram @motherhoodmeetsmedicine.  Join the Motherhood Meets Medicine community at patreon.com/motherhoodmeetsmedicine.  Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Motherhood Meets Medicine Podcast is a space that brings all women together. It's for those who hope to be a mom one day, those who are already mothers, and mothers of mothers. This podcast will give you candid, informal interviews on motherhood topics that you can listen to while you're driving to work, folding laundry or whatever else your busy day may bring. Each week, Your host, Lynzy Coughlin, will be focusing on topics ranging from postpartum issues to parenting teens. She's bringing in experts with formal training to cover everything motherhood! So grab your coffee and join us for a weekly chat on your time. All are welcome! Lynzy is a Physician Assistant in the Emergency Department where she has practiced medicine for the last 15 years. You can connect with Lynzy on her Substack account, Badass Matriarch.