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254: Pain Management During Shots for Kids with Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation

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Show Notes

The medical community isn’t always trained on pain management for kids—and we might not know where to begin with advocating for it. This week on The Momwell Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Jody Thomas, founder of Meg Foundation, to discuss needle phobia, medical trauma and anxiety, and how to support our kids and advocate for pain management during shots and other procedures. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41cDtGA Book a free 15 minute consultation: momwell.com/booking Follow Momwell on Instagram: instagram.com/momwell Sign up for our weekly VIP Newsletter: momwell.com/newsletter Browse our popular guides and courses: momwell.com/shop

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