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Learn about medication and treatment options for pediatric ulcerative colitis. Learn what happens when a medication is ineffective or resistant, as well as information about the medication safety and side effects. Summary points The first goal of …
Learn about nutrition guidelines and options for children with ulcerative colitis. How important is diet? Are there foods you should avoid? What types of nutrient supplements should be added to your child's diet? Summary points Optimizing nutrition is …
Learn what it's like living with ulcerative colitis and how to help your child. Summary points Meeting with a social worker at the time of diagnosis can help with lifestyle adjustments. Families often experience grief over the loss of normalcy and …
Find out what Children's researchers are doing to find better treatments for ulcerative colitis. Summary points A tremendous amount of research is currently being done to learn more about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). There are two major types of …
Learn about clinical care for ulcerative colitis. Why are follow-up appointments with clinicians important? What kind of routine will the clinician develop? Should you discuss vaccinations, flu shots, or screenings? Summary points During follow-up visits, …
Car seat safety Proper restraints for children riding in motor vehicles depend on the child's age and size. When properly installed, the risk of death in a motor vehicle accident is reduced by 71 percent. The key to keeping your child safe is to use an …
Our speech-language pathologists are available to support a wide range of assessment and intervention needs. We are committed to providing customized strategies that can support effective communication and interactions throughout recovery. Assessment …
Lactation Consultants Read more about Kim Barbas, BSN, RN, IBCLC Director, Lactation Support Program Read more about Megan Buchanan, RN-BSN, IBCLC Staff Nurse, Lactation Support Program Read more about Carole Mansoor, RN, PNP, IBCLC Staff Nurse, Lactation …
The lactation consultants in the Lactation Support Program are highly trained and experienced nurses who work with families and infants who have breastfeeding difficulties. All program staff are international board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLC), …
Inpatient services We offer services to inpatients at Boston Children’s Hospital who are learning to breastfeed/chest-feed or have breastfeeding difficulties. The lactation consultants in the Lactation Support Program work closely with medical and …