EP. 28: How to Advocate for Your Child in High-Stress Medical Moments (Even When You're Overwhelmed)

Motherhood: Aligned and Assigned · Dec 18, 2025 · 28m

You're standing in the ER with your child. Medical staff are moving fast. Someone's asking you to make a decision—now. Your heart is racing, your brain is foggy, and you're supposed to know what's best. But do you?

In this raw and personal episode of Motherhood Aligned and Assigned, Dr. Serena Coffman shares the story of her son Duke's emergency hospital visit while she was traveling in Denmark. What started as a suspected choking incident led to a high-risk bronchoscopy under anesthesia—only to discover it was croup, not choking. Through her story, Dr. Serena and Dr. Veronica Schiltz reveal…