In this episode of Child Life On Call, host Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, shares personal experiences and practical advice on maintaining calm during your child's medical procedures. Katie recounts a traumatic incident with her daughter, emphasizing...
Episode 45 | Amrita’s Story – A son with GERD and feeding aversion
Podcast Show Notes
Spit up, and even reflux, can be a common problem for infants, but what happens when it’s more than that?
In this episode, Amrita shares with Katie, Certified Child Life Specialist, about what happens when a child’s reflux became severe and leads to a three-week hospitalization, a feeding tube, and ongoing support from developmental therapists. This is the reality of severe gastroesophogeal reflux disease.
Listen to Amrita’s story to hear how she has coped with this experience and how her son is now thriving with love and support from his amazing parents.
Listen to more stories and get resources to support your children at www.childlifepodcast.com
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