Read our article written by our registered dietitian about what can cause g-tube pain and what can be done to clear the issue up.

Considerations With Blenderized Formula Homemade blended formula can be rewarding for both parents and children. However, this practice requires much more planning and supervision than commercial formulas and may not be compatible with all feeding methods. Commercially-prepared products are formulated to provide complete nutrition in the right consistency for tube feeding administration. Considerations with blenderized… Continue reading Pediatric Corner: Things to Consider with Blenderized Formula

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story shared by Terry  M… The Rewards of Caregiving for my Mother “In 1952, my single mother left the security of her family in a small town in West Virginia and moved 2400 miles to save the life of one of her five small children. … Continue reading “Take Joy in the Small Things” A Daughter Shares Her Story About Caring for Her Mother with Dementia

Don’t miss the latest Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter with important information from Shield HealthCare’s registered dietitians! In this issue: Shield HealthCare Salutes Nurses! This Spring we celebrate WOC Nurse Week, National Nurses Week and National Nursing Home Week. Nutrition For Wound Healing: Wounds don’t heal properly without adequate nutrition. See these guidelines from the American Society for Parental… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Support Newsletter | Spring 2014

Handle and store expressed breast milk safely by following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Questions about breastfeeding? Your doctor or certified lactation consultant is your first stop. Here are some additional breastfeeding resources.

Stay tuned to our upcoming events with the Shield HealthCare monthly newsletter! This April we are recognizing: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month Shield HealthCare understands how important gastrointestinal health is to the ostomy community. IBS is one of the most common disorders seen by doctors, affecting people of all ages – even children. Although there… Continue reading Shield HealthCare April 2014 Newsletter

While you are breastfeeding, you need more of these nutrients in order to supply enough for both you and your baby. Eat a healthy, balanced diet every day.

In addition to the joyful bonding that occurs with breastfeeding, the health benefits for both you and your baby are well-documented.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects how the GI tract works, resulting in frequent abdominal pain and more.