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get to know: Maria Brumfield, MS, RDN, LD

Maria Brumfield poses for a photo at Dayton Children's Center for the Female Athlete

The Center for the Female Athlete at Dayton Children’s is led by a group of physicians, specialists, dietitians and athletic trainers dedicated to the current and future health and wellness of the female athlete. Each caregiver plays an important role on the team, providing total wellness of the young female athlete and the unique situations that affect them.

Name: Maria Brumfield, MS, RDN, LD

Role on the center for the female athlete team: Registered Dietitian

Why is it important to have your specialty as part of the center for the female athlete team?

Spreading the message that food is fuel can allow the female athlete to nourish their mind and body and allow them to adequately fuel for their unique energy needs. Working with females to share the joy of nutrition and discuss ways that we can allow them to embrace the power of nutrition to fuel them and their unique needs, is the most rewarding feeling as a provider.

Viewing food as fuel can allow the female athlete to take charge of their wellbeing to nourish their mind, their bodies and fuel them for all of their life goals — sports and beyond.

What are your goals for the program?

As a registered dietitian my goal is to allow female athletes to embrace the power of nutrition. My goal is to allow the girls to become as excited about fueling their body, as they are about competing in their sport. My goal is to share the message that the female has unique nutrition needs, and just as going to practice is a part of training, adequate nutrition is, too! My goal is for females to become excited about embracing the power of all food groups and embracing their unique nutrition needs, as a whole, while promoting their overall well being. I want to empower the female to take charge in having the knowledge to adequately fuel their bodies. 

What do you want female athletes to know about the program?

As a former high school, college and post collegiate athlete, I want female athletes to know that the opportunity to participate in the center for female athlete at Dayton Children’s is a special opportunity. To have endless resources at your finger tips to promote well being, confidence and to empower is second to none. I want female athletes to know that they are special in so many ways, on and off the field, court, course, etc. “She can do this!”

One final thought

I am a former high school, college and post collegiate athlete. Being a female athlete myself, I hope to connect with female athletes in the program about fueling, and being a female athlete. I have done sports my entire life, I hope having that personal connection to the female athlete allows our female athletes to feel the support that this amazing team has for them, as the team is female-led!

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3 added benefits of waterproof casts for kids

a boy in an arm cast poses for a photo while swimming in a pool

Summer is in full swing! Kids are playing outside and staying active. This sometimes results in a broken bone and ultimately the dreaded cast. At Dayton Children’s, we know a kid’s summer lifestyle is not suited for a traditional cast. Traditional plaster casts are bulky, itchy, non-adjustable and not meant for water. With this heat, kids want to swim. That’s why we offer waterproof casting to keep kids being kids!  

Waterproof cast liners allow kids to bathe, shower, and even swim while wearing a fiberglass cast. The liner is an advanced cast padding that contains tiny pores that stop the passage of water, but allows water vapor to pass through. Water does not wet the liner, only the skin. 

benefits of waterproof casting

Besides the obvious benefit of being able to swim and shower while wearing the cast, there are other benefits as well! 

  1. Less itch and smell. Because of the material waterproof casts are made of, they don’t cause as much itching or mold or mild dew build up from moisture which often causes an awful smell.  
  2. More durable. Often because of the material type, waterproof casts are more durable and can even allow athletes to return to sports while wearing the cast. 
  3. Fun colors! We offer every color under the rainbow and even glitter.  

is it broken?

First things first – when in doubt, get it checked out.

The only sure-fire way to know if a bone is broken is to get an X-ray. You’ll feel better hearing from a professional. However if you are a “wait and see” kind of parent, then here a few tidbits of info may help you decide what to do.

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the color of my urine can mean something?

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If you are like many people, you probably do not pay a lot of attention to the color of your urine. Or you may not have even realized that your urine can come in a variety of colors. But did you know that urine color can potentially reveal some important information about your health? 

“Changes in the color of your urine can be related to non-worrisome things like recently consumed foods, medications or food dyes, but could potentially be related to more serious health problems,” says Dr. Christopher Brown, MD, pediatric urologist at Dayton Children’s.

Wondering what these colors could be and what they mean? Dr. Brown is here to answer our questions!

why do we urinate and what is a normal color?

Urine is one way for our body to get rid of the waste it produces. It is made up of water and different waste products (such as salt, urea, uric acid or urochrome, which gives urine its color). When your body is functioning normally and you are getting an appropriate amount of fluid in your diet, your urine should be a faint yellow color and have a minimal odor.

what isn’t normal?

Most any other color of urine is not normal and could indicate there is a problem. Darker yellow or orange urine often indicates that you are dehydrated. Red or pink urine raises the possibility of blood in the urine, which in children is most commonly due to kidney stones, urinary tract infections, kidney disease or self-limited irritation of the lining of the urinary tract. Red urine can also be seen after an intense exercise session due to muscle breakdown. Other colors of urine (brown, blue, green, purple) are much rarer.

are there ways to fix your urine color at home?

The first step is to think back to recent food, fluid and medicine intake. If you notice that your urine changes colors after eating certain foods, fluids or medications, avoid these substances (if possible) for a period of time and monitor for change in your urine color. If you notice you have dark yellow urine, or it has a strong odor to it, start by drinking one to two glasses of water to address any dehydration. 

when should we see a doctor or specialist about urine color?

If you have any urinary symptoms (pain or burning with urination, change in urinary frequency) associated with a change in urine color, or persistent change in urine color or odor, contact your primary care physician. They can troubleshoot some of the more common issues related to abnormal urine color, arrange for a urine test and help determine if (and how urgently) seeing a specialist is necessary.

New urology patients are now able to book an appointment online. Click here to make an appointment with a Dayton Children’s urologist.

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