Burdens and Blessings of Feeding Tubes | Claire Reilly

Full video interview with Claire Reilly, RD, PhD Candidate, for "Burdens and Blessings of Feeding Tubes" an episode of the First Bite podcast. Hosted by: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/cours... Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Claire Reilly, RD, PhD Candidate, to First Bite for a thoughtful conversation on the burdens and blessings of pediatric feeding tubes and the path toward tube weaning through an interprofessional lens. Together, Michelle and Claire explore what it really takes to build a successful “tube exit plan,” from coordinating care across disciplines to supporting families through the emotional and practical realities of tube feeding. Claire shares insights from her latest research on caregiver burden, highlighting the stressors families often carry behind the scenes, including the daily frustrations of managing feeding equipment and routines. Throughout their conversation, the ladies discuss ways speech-language pathologists, registered dietitians, and caregivers can work together to reduce stress, support oral feeding development, and celebrate meaningful progress along the way. You’ll walk away with practical insights, a deeper understanding of caregiver experiences, and a hopeful perspective on helping children move toward greater feeding independence. About the Guest: Claire is a pediatric dietitian and clinical researcher with nearly two decades of clinical experience. Her work focuses on the care and management of children with feeding tubes, with a specific interest in mixed-methods research, consumer engagement, and priority setting. Currently completing her PhD, Claire has published in leading peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. Show Notes: Contact Claire on LinkedIn:   / claire-reilly-727059254   PFD DAISI: https://web.uri.edu/feeding-innovatio... Feeding Matters: Power of Two Program: https://www.feedingmatters.org/resour... Support Feeding Matters: https://www.feedingmatters.org/ Follow First Bite Linked In:   / michelle-dawson-ms-ccc-slp-clc-bcs-s-fnap-...   Instagram:   / firstbitepodcast   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36kfA1x... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...