The Emotional Rollercoaster of Feeding Children with Allergies with Lucy Upton
Release Date: 12/09/2024
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Welcome to "Serene, the Allergy Podcast," with me Dr Karen Murphy, where we delve into the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of managing food allergies. In today's episode, I am joined by specialist pediatric dietitian Lucy Upton. Lucy brings nearly 15 years of expertise in food allergies in children, offering invaluable insights into managing expectations, tackling social media influences, and fostering compassionate feeding environments. We'll discuss the challenges and strategies for introducing allergenic foods, the importance of responsive feeding, and how to create safe and...
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info_outlineWelcome to "Serene, the Allergy Podcast," with me Dr Karen Murphy, where we delve into the emotional, psychological, and practical aspects of managing food allergies.
In today's episode, I am joined by specialist pediatric dietitian Lucy Upton. Lucy brings nearly 15 years of expertise in food allergies in children, offering invaluable insights into managing expectations, tackling social media influences, and fostering compassionate feeding environments.
We'll discuss the challenges and strategies for introducing allergenic foods, the importance of responsive feeding, and how to create safe and supportive mealtime dynamics. Lucy also shares her personal anecdotes, tackling the complexities of feeding from early weaning to managing severe allergies.
Join us as we uncover the emotional and relational impacts of feeding children with food allergies and provide practical advice for parents navigating these challenges.