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“Parent” may very well be the most important and rewarding job title you will ever have. As a parent, you have three primary goals: (1) set a good example, (2) instill important values, and (3) encourage your child’s happiness.
Navigating the early stages of child development and care can be both exciting and exhausting. Your precious bundle of joy comes into this world and they are entirely reliant on you to teach them everything. And as the days and months ti
For patients and parents recently affected by or managing short bowel syndrome, TPN is likely new to their vocabulary. While any clinical acronym may sound overwhelming, TPN is not such a complicated one to understand.
Gut Adaptation; the body’s natural ability to “heal” itself.
The human body is nothing short of miraculous. It can create life, perform incredible feats, and allow us to experience the world through a number of senses. But what happens when the body becomes damaged from illness or injury?
Medical advancements have helped us come a long way in fighting disease, injury and maintaining our health. But our bodies are also equipped with tools to help us feel healt
As a parent, you want and hope the best for your children. When your child is diagnosed with a severe condition such as Short Bowel Syndrome, you can feel as if your world has turned upside down. Managing their disease and helping your child lead a better life becomes your top priority.
For any parent, the first step in supporting your child is to better understand their disease and the realities of management. Therefore, understanding Short Bowel Syndrome is always instrumental in de
No parent wants to hear their child has a condition that might affect their education, family life, and overall well-being. Unfortunately, there’s currently no restorative treatment for short bowel syndrome (SBS). Monitoring nutrition is a lifelong necessity for anyone with this disorder. This means that no matter the cause of SBS, there are certain things you should know about nutrition and short gut syndrome to ensure your child has a full and nutritious diet.
Created for parents, by parents.
No parent expects the news. So when you receive the news of a Short Bowel Syndrome diagnosis, it’s only fair that it’s a little overwhelming. Your picture of what the future of your family looks like begins to shift, and you have to shift with it.
Let’s start off by saying, you’re not alone. There are parents, caregivers and family members who have faced the same shift
A parents perspective
If you have not had the chance to read A Parent’s Perspective: Our Son’s Short Bowel Syndrome Diagnosis, I encourage you to do so. While the goal is to give as much insigh
Pediatric Short Bowel Syndrome (also called SBS or Short Gut Syndrome) generally develops shortly after birth due to an underlying gastrointestinal (GI) condition. The condition then can lead to intestinal surgery, in which part of the short bowel is removed.
SBS is a devastating condition where patients struggle to absorb life-sustaining nutrients from their diet due to the surgical removal of their intestine (or parts thereof).
Chances are this is not the first blog you’re reading about Short Bowel Syndrome. And if you’re anything like myself or my wife, Google has been both your best friend and worst enemy lately. So I’m hoping that our story can help you navigate what can be a scary time, or at least let you know that you’re not alone.
To be honest, we were stressed well before our child’s diagnosis with Short Bowel Syndrome. Planned or not, finding out you