I am a Parent and I Have IBSI don’t think I really thought that my IBS would have a direct affect on my kids. Some of you with kids, might be thinking, ‘why would you think that?...
Parenting with IBSBeing a new parent and having irritable bowel syndrome can be quite a challenge. In this video, I talk about the struggle of balancing parenting and managing my IBS symptoms...
Living with IBS – My Fear of Having ChildrenHaving IBS can cause you to have many fears when it comes to life changes. For me, having children is one of those fears. I’m in my early thirties and...
What You Need to Know About IBS and PregnancyIt is not unusual for women to experience gastrointestinal symptoms during pregnancy. Morning sickness, constipation, and heartburn are common in pregnancy and are thought to be the result of hormonal...
Overcoming My Fear of Being a Parent with IBSA couple of years ago, I wrote an article on my fears about becoming a parent with IBS. In summary, I described the limitations IBS has put on me and...
Sweet, Sweet 18: Having IBS As A Teenager (Hint - It Is Not Fun)Imagine you are on a stage. It is your last year of high school and the last year of performances for you. When all of a sudden you are hit...
Suffering from IBS as a TeenagerIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) doesn’t spare anyone and unfortunately also teenagers can suffer from this dreadful disorder. In fact, it is estimated that 10%-15% of older children and adolescents suffer...
Parenting a Child with IBS: How to HelpAfter living with IBS for more than 25 years, I like to think that I’ve dealt with my fair share of pain, embarrassment, and frustration. But nothing – nothing has...
