Parent Support Groups for Children with
Feeding Difficulties
This is an annotated list of discussion groups and listservs for parents
of children wih feeding dififculties, such as g-tubes, reflux, and GERD.
Read descriptions and join the feeding children support group that best
meets your needs.
These parent support groups and discussion listservs are excellent resources
for parents of children with feeding difficulties. In addition to these
specific support groups on feeding children, you may also wish to review
related disability topic groups (such as sensory integration) in our Directory
of Children's Disability Support Groups.
G
Tube
Support for those using feeding tubes (g-tubes etc.). Gtube is an unmoderated
discussion and support group for family, caregivers and professionals
who are working with people of all ages who have, have had, or are about
to have, a feeding gastrostomy (g-tube) J-tube, NG-tube or GJ-tube.
To Join: Send the message SUBSCRIBE GTUBE YourFirstName YourLastName to
listserv@listserv.syr.edu
or join online.
Listowner: Ward Scarf
Feeding
A great resource for parents of infants and young children with feeding
disorders, especially those related to disability, premature birth or
other developmental issues. Parents share information on medical treatments,
feeding tips, and products.
To Join: Send a blank email message to feeding-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or join online.
Listowner: Laura Williams
Breastfeeding Reflux
A discussion group to provide support and share experiences with those
who are breastfeeding a baby with reflux and GERD. All moms of refluxers
are welcome, regardless of the amount you are breastfeeding, the degree
of reflux, or the age of your baby.
To Join: Send a blank email message to breastfeedingreflux-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or subscribe online.
Reflux
Parents
For parents with older children (over 4 years) suffering from Gastroesophageal
Reflux or related motility disorders.
To Join: Send a blank message to RefluxParents-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or join online
Listowner: Nancy Dougherty
Reflux
Toddlers
For parents of children ages 2 - 4 years old suffering from GERD and related
motility disorders.
To Join: Send a blank message to RefluxToddlers-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or join online
Listowner: Nancy Dougherty
Reflux
Moms 5
For moms with babies under 2 years of age, suffering from Gastroesophageal
Reflux Disorder.
To Join: Send a blank message to Refluxmoms5-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or join online.
Listowner: Nancy Dougherty
GERD Support (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
Support group for people with the painful disease GERD (acid reflux disease/heartburn)
or those giving support to someone with GERD. This group is for adults
- not children - but is relatively friendly and informative and not over
run by spammers.
To Join: Send a blank message to gerdsupport-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
or join online.
Go to the Directory of Children's Disability
Support Groups
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