By Melanie Potock, mymunchbug.com Check out Melanie's latest post! https://mymunchbug.com/2017/03/great-pouch-debate-pros-cons-compromising/ Keep Reading >>
On the Research Front…
Shaker CS. Infant-Guided, Co-Regulated Feeding in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Part I: Theoretical Underpinnings for Neuroprotection and Safety. Semin Speech Lang. 2017 Apr;38(2):96-105. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1599107. Epub 2017 Mar 21. The rapid progress in medical and technical innovations in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has been accompanied by concern for outcomes of NICU Keep Reading >>
Incorporating complementary Traditional Chinese Medicine into a Multidisciplinary Feeding Program
Incorporating complementary Traditional Chinese Medicine into a Multidisciplinary Feeding Program by Dr. Mitchell Katz, MD http://www.choc.org/programs-services/feeding-program/ At CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange, California, we approach the evaluation and treatment of children with feeding problems with an individualized and multidisciplinary approach. Children enter our intensive Keep Reading >>
Hunger vs. Starving During Tube Weaning
by SABINE MARINSCHEK Reposted with permission from No tube, https://notube.com The most frequently discussed aspect of tube weaning is the reduction of tube feeding. Should the amount of nutrition be reduced and, if so, how much and how fast? Raging myths abound and range from, ,,the child will suffer severely” to ,,further development will be compromised” or even ,,there might be Keep Reading >>
Using Periactin to Boost Appetite
This post is meant to be informational in nature and should not replace consultation with a medical provider. As with all medication, use is tailored to the individual needs of the child. Information was reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Paul Hyman, Pediatric Gastroenterology, New Orleans Children’s Hospital. Using Periactin to Boost Appetite Children who have feeding difficulty, food refusal, Keep Reading >>
Research Looking at the Relationship of Feeding and Swallowing Difficulties and Language Impairment
Prior History of Feeding–Swallowing Difficulties in Children With Language Impairment Kathy Malas; Natacha Trudeau; Marie-Claude Giroux; Lisanne Gauthier; Simone Poulin; David H. McFarland Am J Speech Lang Pathol. 2017;26(1):138 doi:10.1044/2016_AJSLP-15-0171 Summary: This study looked at the potential relationships between feeding–swallowing difficulties and concerns (FSCs) and language Keep Reading >>
Feeding Research Needs Parents and Caregivers!
Feeding Research Needs Parents and Caregivers! The Feeding Flock is an interdisciplinary research team that I am proud to be part of based at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill , NC. It includes partnerships between the UNC School of Nursing and UNC Allied Health in the School of Medicine, as well as the School of Nursing at Boston College and the Center for Developmental Keep Reading >>
Acquiring Breastfeeding Assessment and Intervention Skills as an SLP
by Adara Blake, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC adaranblake@gmail.com As a Speech-Language Pathologist and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I’m proud to combine my understanding of swallowing and barriers to safe feeding with an understanding of the physiology and mechanics of lactation and breastfeeding. As breastfeeding rates rise, the expectation that healthcare providers Keep Reading >>
Stress May Explain Digestive Issues in Kids with Autism
Stress May Explain Digestive Issues in Kids with Autism Elevated stress hormone levels linked to stomach problems among these children, researchers say https://t.co/Fhq9l5fL1l Keep Reading >>
Dr. Brown’s® Nipple Level Selection Guidelines for the Specialty Feeding System
I saw this posted on Nina Ayd Johanson’s Face book page, www.facebook.com/FoodSmartKids, and wanted to share. Great info, thanks, Nina! Dr. Brown’s® Nipple Level Selection Guidelines for the Specialty Feeding System https://www.drbrownsbaby.com/medical/sfs-clinical-nipple-flow-guidelines/ SFS-Clinical-Nipple-Flow-Guidelines Keep Reading >>
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