Texas Children’s Hospital is hosting a free program on newborn feeding and digestive health for parents, grandparents, caregivers and medical professionals who want the facts from pediatric specialists. Nancy Hurst, and Bryan Vartabedian, will host a forum from 7-8:30 p.m. Sept. 23 at St. Luke’s Sugar Land Hospital, 1317 Lake Pointe Parkway, that discusses what to expect in the first few weeks of a baby’s life and offers advice to help parents make the best decisions for their new baby. The program will include time for audience questions and answers.
The program focuses on solutions that work for a variety of situations. The experts will address topics including:
- Breastfeeding your new baby
- Burping and spitting up (and other related topics)
- Soothing the irritable baby
- Common myths about feeding and elimination
Hurst, assistant director of the Lactation Support Program and Mother’s Own Milk Bank at Texas Children’s Hospital, will discuss the challenges new moms may experience when deciding upon a feeding method, address the benefits of breastfeeding, and offer tips to help new parents survive the first few weeks of feeding their new baby.
Vartabedian, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Texas Children’s Hospital, will provide an overview of important tips parents need to know to keep their new baby’s digestive system happy and healthy.
“Mothers know what is best for their baby, but they also know that these issues are complex,” said Vartabedian. “This program will provide a guide for new parents so they can make the best choices for themselves and their babies.”
Parents are invited to bring their babies to the program. Light refreshments will be served and free parking is available. Attendees are encouraged to R.S.V.P. at 832-824-2627.
