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NEWS RELEASES
HOUSTON – (Sept. 16, 2009)
– The joys of expectant and new parents can be complicated by
decisions about breastfeeding, worrying about digestive problems
such as colic and reflux, and understanding how to keep their new
baby content. 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, R.N., Ph.D., IBCLC, and Bryan
Vartabedian, M.D., will host an informative forum on Thurs., Oct. 1,
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel 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.
Because every baby is unique, the program focuses on solutions that
work for a variety of situations. The experts will address topics
including:
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Breastfeeding your new
baby
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Burping and spitting
up (and other related topics)
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Soothing the irritable
baby
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Common myths about
feeding and elimination
Dr. 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 moms survive
the first few weeks of feeding their new baby.
Dr. 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 Dr. 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 in the
Town Center Garage. Attendees are encouraged to R.S.V.P. at
832-824-2627.
About Our Speakers
For the last 25 years, Dr. Hurst has directed all clinical, research
and educational activities for the Lactation Support Program and
Mother’s Own Milk Bank at Texas Children's Hospital. She is also an
assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr.
Hurst’s research activities have included the effect of breast
surgery on lactation; influence of skin-to-skin holding on maternal
milk volume for mothers of preterm infants; post-discharge
breastfeeding
patterns of preterm infants; and mechanical milk expression in
pump-dependent mothers. She has presented and published extensively
on these subjects both locally and internationally.
In addition to his work with Texas Children’s Hospital, Dr.
Vartabedian is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Baylor
College of Medicine, a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
and is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both general
pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition. He has
written for American Baby and Parenting magazines on
children’s health issues and authored one of the best known guides
on colic entitled Colic Solved: The Essential Guide to Infant
Reflux and the Care of Your Screaming, Difficult-to-Soothe Baby,
published by Ballantine/Random House in 2007. To learn more about
Dr. Vartabedian, visit his blog, 33 Charts.
About Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital is committed to a community of healthy
children by providing the finest pediatric patient care, education
and research. Renowned worldwide for its expertise and breakthrough
developments in clinical care and research, Texas Children’s is
ranked in the top ten best children’s hospitals by U.S. News &
World Report. Texas Children’s also operates one of the nation’s
largest primary pediatric care networks, with over 40 practices
throughout the greater Houston community. Texas Children’s has
embarked on a $1.5 billion expansion, Vision 2010, which
includes a comprehensive neurological research institute, the
formation of a maternity center, and the development of the new West
Campus, Texas Children’s first pediatric community hospital. For
more information on Texas Children's Hospital, visit
www.texaschildrens.org.
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