As World Breastfeeding Week comes to an end, I think about a question that I often get asked as a pediatric dietitian and lactation consultant, which is: how long should I continue to breastfeed? I recently heard a colleague refer to breastfeeding as a journey. I like
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Food Intolerance from Lactose and Beyond – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 6 Food intolerances is one of Betsy’s favorite nutrition topics and personal areas of expertise. Jen and Betsy explore the difference between a food intolerance and food allergy, as well as how to
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This week’s Ask Amanda is a public service announcement of sorts from your friendly pediatric dietitian. Most of the kids and parents I have worked with this summer are not drinking enough water. Water is important for everyone, including toddlers and kids, especially during the summer months when
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While protein bars are a convenient snack that can be used in ‘on the go’ situations for adults and children alike, many parents wonder if they are a good snack option for kids and teens. The answer, is that it depends on certain factors, such as time, access
Read more →Celiac: One Family’s Journey Through a Surprising Diagnosis – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 5 Join Betsy and Jen as they interview Dr. Jen Rubin, Children’s Neurologist at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, as she shares the story of her family’s journey through the recent
Read more →Kids (and adults!) with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 4 Betsy and Jen discuss their personal and family experience with reflux, as well as tips for management by diet. What foods and what timing affects symptoms? What makes reflux more tolerable? if
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Hi Amanda. Is it ok to drink coffee while breastfeeding? I keep seeing conflicting information about this. Great question. One that many bleary-eyed, sleep deprived breastfeeding moms have questions about. The answer is yes, but read on to learn about what the science says. The caffeine in
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My little one is quickly approaching one year old and I am breastfeeding. I’d like to nurse as long as possible and have my breastfeeding relationship with him preserved. Is there any reason I need to stop breastfeeding after he turns one? Do I need to think
Read more →Kids and constipation – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 2 Special guest Elana Comrov, pediatrician at Pediatric Health Care Associates, joins Betsy and Jen for this fun and informative chat about the most common complaint at the pediatrician’s office and one of life’s most basic
Read more →Intro to Kids’ Nutrition and GI – Feed to Succeed Podcast Season 2, Episode 1 Welcome to the season 2 opening show with co-hosts Betsy Hjelmgren and Jen Karakosta! Jen and Betsy are taking it deeper this season – beyond the eating and down to the digestion.
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