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Hi, I'm Krisi Brackett, MS SLP/CCC this blog is dedicated to current information on pediatric feeding and swallowing issues. Email me at feedingnewsletter@gmail.com with questions.
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Ideas for transitioning off of a feeding tube From Dr. John Baker, Pediatric GI I recently received an email from the mother of a child who was fed via NG tube and refusing to orally feed. Her doctor was recommending a G-tube but she was interested in getting a second opinion and avoiding surgery. I was able to put her in touch with an SLP, Jenny Hyatt McGlothlin, author of Helping Your Keep Reading >>
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 >>
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 >>
Probiotic Strains If you are interested in probiotics you might enjoy this blog post from The Healthy Home Economist. It is not specifically focused on pediatric feeding difficulty but shares some good information. I have always been a believer in probiotics and take a daily one myself. However, it has been difficult to recommend these to our patients for many reasons, some of which include the Keep Reading >>
Written by Lynne D. Farber CPNP, AC-PC I am a pediatric surgery NP with 30+ years of experience. My hope is that this article will precipitate dialogue regarding gastrostomy issues. The gastrostomy tube placement is my favorite surgery (odd comment, right?) as it allows kids to reach their greatest potential. Please send your questions and thoughts. Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube Keep Reading >>
Feeding tubes are recommended for a variety of reasons. The most common being for a child who has a history of poor weight gain and growth or has a medical condition making the transition to oral feeding slow or difficult. Parents have many concerns and fears about placing a feeding tube that often include, “Will my child stop eating by mouth?”, “Can my child still eat by mouth?”, or “How long Keep Reading >>
GI Testing in Kids This is written from the perspective of an SLP/feeding specialist, and should not replace the advice of a physician, PA, or NP. Fact - most tests in GI management are used to rule out something out rather than identify something. I heard a gastroenterologist say this a few years back and it has helped me understand why some of our patients with significant feeding Keep Reading >>
Interesting free webinar available: Proton Pump Inhibitors: to use or not to use? http://naspghn.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9NTM0MDkzNSZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9MTAyOTM2OTcxMw== Keep Reading >>