Specialist feeding and nutrition support for children with Hirschsprung’s disease.
We help families navigate feeding and gut challenges linked to Hirschsprung’s with clear, practical strategies for comfort and growth.
Understanding the impact of Hirschsprung’s on feeding and gut health.
Hirschsprung’s disease can affect how a child’s bowel functions, leading to challenges with digestion, constipation, and nutrition. At Cubs Paediatric Dietetics, we offer evidence-based support to help families manage symptoms, protect growth, and feel more confident about feeding. Our personalised, family-centred care considers both the medical and practical aspects of Hirschsprung’s — translating clinical advice into everyday feeding strategies, creating balanced diets that ease discomfort and support growth, carefully monitoring nutrition and hydration, and working closely with your child’s surgical and medical teams to ensure fully coordinated care.
Common concerns we can help with:
- Chronic constipation or gut discomfort
- Poor weight gain or faltering growth
- Adjusting diet after surgery
- Preventing nutrient deficiencies
- Managing feeding difficulties related to gut symptoms
- Supporting hydration and long-term bowel health
Our Approach
We provide personalised, family-centred care that considers both the medical and practical aspects of Hirschsprung’s. That means:
- Translating medical advice into practical feeding strategies
- Creating balanced diets that ease discomfort and support growth
- Monitoring nutrition and hydration carefully
- Collaborating with your child’s surgical and medical team for joined-up care
What to Expect
1. Comprehensive Assessment
Reviewing your child’s diagnosis, surgery details, symptoms, and growth.
2. Tailored Nutrition Plan
Practical strategies for supporting bowel health and nutrition.
3. Ongoing Support
Regular check-ins to adapt care as your child grows and their needs change.
Available in-person at our Brisbane clinic or via secure telehealth.
Together, we’ll make managing Hirschsprung’s feel clearer and more achievable for your family.