The Importance of Nutrition, Feeding Tubes and Transplant

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Growing the Gift

Transplant Families

25 episodes

5 days ago

The Growing the Gift podcast is all about pediatric transplant from the eyes of those who live it every day: caregivers, patients, the clinical team and our community. We know that being a transplant family comes with its own unique set of challenges, and we want to provide a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. In each episode, we will explore a different topic related to transplantation through interviews with experts and families like yours. We hope this podcast will be a source of information and connection for you as you navigate your transplant journey.

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The Importance of Nutrition, Feeding Tubes and Transplant

Growing the Gift

38 minutes 52 seconds

10 months ago

The Importance of Nutrition, Feeding Tubes and Transplant

Join us for this episode of "Growing the Gift." where we replay "The Importance of Nutrition, Feeding Tubes and Transplant" from the 2024 Pediatric Transplant Conference, part of National Pediatric Transplant Week and National Donate Life Month featuring Sarah Hahn, MA, CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Therapist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Gastric tubes are often needed by many transplant recipients because they can have digestive problems after the surgery. Caregivers should also ask questions about why their child might need a gastric tube after all the other procedures they've been through. These tubes help them get the nutrition and medication they need, especially when they can't eat or drink normally right after the transplant. As a caregiver or recipient, it's important to learn how to take care of the tube properly. This means knowing how to feed, give medication, and keep the tube clean to avoid infections. It's also important to talk openly with the healthcare team about any concerns or problems. And when it's time, caregivers can advocate for their child by discussing with the healthcare team if and when the gastric tube can be removed. With the right knowledge and support, caregivers and recipients can handle the gastric tube well and help with a smooth recovery after the transplant. Intro/Outro music: "Parasail" by Moby. Used with permission.

The "Growing the Gift" podcast is about pediatric transplant recipients from the eyes of those who live it every day: caregivers, parents, the clinical team, and the community.

We know that being a transplant family comes with unique challenges, and we want to provide a space for you to feel seen, heard, and understood. In each episode, we will explore a different topic related to transplantation through interviews with experts and families like yours.

We hope this podcast will be a source of information and connection for you as you navigate your transplant journey. Thank you for being part of our community, and happy listening!

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