S7 E8 | Navigating Pediatric Feeding Disorders with Feeding Matters
As we approach the holiday season, we thought it would be timely to talk about feeding and eating! As NICU parents, we know that our child’s feeding journey begins in the NICU, but it certainly doesn’t end there. Which is why we are really grateful to have such a gentle and informative conversation with two special guests from the organization Feeding Matters, CEO Jaclyn Pederson and Director of Programs (and NICU mom herself!) Jen Lambert!
In this episode we cover:
What is a Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD)
What types of interventions can be done for PFDs and how would parents begin the process of being evaluated
How parents can advocate and support their child who has been given a failure to thrive diagnosis
Gentle advice for moms of NICU grads who are navigating feeding struggles
How to find or work with an existing support team are team that supports parents and their child on their feeding journey
How to prepare both you and your NICU grad for discussions around the holiday surrounding food and eating
Feeding Matters Resources:
Website
Feeding Matters Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire©
Power of Two Parent Mentor Program PFD Alliance App
Provider Directory
Roadmap for Family Support
We hope any NICU parent navigating their child’s feeding journey feels validated and empowered throughout this episode. You are not alone!
About Feeding Matters:
Established in 2006, Feeding Matters is the first organization in the world uniting the concerns of families with the field’s leading advocates, experts, and allied healthcare professionals to improve the system of care for pediatric feeding disorder through advocacy, education, support, and research.
About Jaclyn PEDERSON, MHI:
With more than a decade of experience in program development, Jaclyn Pederson’s broad knowledge of programming in the public and social sectors includes program and strategic initiative design, fund development, special events, grant writing, and community engagement. A system thinker and positive team builder, she uses transformational leadership principles to develop energized and efficient workgroups that influence significant organizational and systemic change for all affected by pediatric feeding disorder –such as the development of the expanded PFD Alliance. Jaclyn also manages Feeding Matters’ strategic partnerships with numerous professional associations including American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, and the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN).
About Jen Lambert M.ED.:
A veteran in program delivery that promotes awareness, understanding, and collaborative care, Jen Lambert plans, implements, manages, and evaluates the organizations family support, professional support, and volunteer programs – most notably facilitating the International Pediatric Feeding Disorder Conference. Prior to joining Feeding Matters, Jen held leadership positions of increasing responsibility at Head Start –a program of the United States Department of Health and Human Services that provides comprehensive early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.
** This podcast episode is not an attempt to practice medicine or provide medical advice. All information, content, and material on this website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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