Gentle, practical strategies to ease constipation and gut discomfort.
We help families manage functional gastrointestinal disorders with clear guidance that supports comfort, regularity, and growth.
Understanding constipation and functional gut issues.
Constipation and other functional gut disorders are some of the most common feeding-related concerns in children. While they’re not always dangerous, they can cause significant discomfort, feeding difficulties, and stress at mealtimes. At Cubs Paediatric Dietetics, we provide evidence-based strategies that ease symptoms, prevent recurrence, and support long-term gut health.
Common concerns we can help with:
- Persistent or recurrent constipation
- Painful or difficult bowel movements
- Withholding behaviour
- Abdominal pain or bloating
- Functional abdominal pain disorders
- Diet-related triggers for gut discomfort
Our Approach
We look at the whole picture to understand what’s driving your child’s symptoms. That means:
- Reviewing diet, fluid intake, and lifestyle factors
- Providing practical strategies for fibre, hydration and meal routines
- Supporting gentle dietary adjustments to relieve discomfort
- Collaborating with medical teams where medication or further testing is needed
What to Expect
1. Comprehensive Assessment
Exploring your child’s diet, growth, symptoms and feeding history.
2. Personalised Plan
Practical, realistic strategies to ease constipation and improve comfort.
3. Ongoing Support
Step-by-step guidance to keep your child comfortable and thriving.
Available in-person at our Brisbane clinic or via secure telehealth.
Together, we’ll make gut health feel clearer and more comfortable for your child.