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Welcome to
Intestinal Rehab
&
Transplant Unwrapped Kids!

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We are Proud to be Celebrating 5 Years of Supporting the IRTxU Community! 

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For Parents

This website contains videos, downloadable activity books, and coloring pages, links to online activities, and learning material for kids with short bowel syndrome, intestinal failure, those going through intestinal rehabilitation, and/or those going through intestinal and multivisceral transplantation.
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On our main site, TransplantUnwrapped.org, you can find in-depth information on these topics for your use, including clinician interviews, handbooks, and other helpful handouts and downloads. We also hold monthly webinars and virtual support groups. You can also visit our Parent Resource Center on this site for helpful downloads. 
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Please be aware our websites are not intended to be used as medical advice or to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, nor should it be used for therapeutic purposes or as a substitute for a health professional's advice. Intestinal Rehab & Transplant Unwrapped does not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information presented. Please refer to your child's transplant team for specific medical advice or recommendations. 

Watch our social media accounts for posts about our community events and support!

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Check out the newest section on our main website:  

Neonatal IF (Intestinal Failure) and Early Diagnosis.

 Under this section, you will find vital information about the important issues involved in Neonatal IF. Topics such as Early Hospital Course Complications, Growth and Nutrition, and Ostomy are presented as easy-to-understand FAQs. Also included are links to resources for parents and caregivers.

 

We are proud to have partnered with the following clinicians on this addition:

Katie Huff, MD, MS

Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics

Division of Neonatology, Perinatal Institute

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 

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Sujir Pritha Nayak, MD 

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Department of Pediatrics/Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

 

Thank you both for your efforts!!

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As we wrap up 2025, we wish you a warm and peaceful December.

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Here is what is on the calendar for this month:

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  • Dec 10th - IRTxU Caregivers Support Group @ 4pm PST / 7pm EST

  • Dec 16th - IRTxU Webinar Home Nutrition Support Considerations and Overcoming Hurdles @ 4pm PST / 7pm EST

  • Dec 16th - National Tree of Life ceremony

  • Dec 30th - IRTxU Virtual Support Group @ 4pm PST / 7pm EST

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Register for our upcoming Webinar on

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 7 pm ET/ 6 pm CT/ 4 pm PT

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Home Nutrition Support:

Considerations and

Overcoming Hurdles 

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Presented by 

Rebecca Brown, RDN, CNSC

Christina Armendariz, MS, RDN

Register for our upcoming

Webinar on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 

7 pm ET/ 6 pm CT/ 4 pm PT

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In this virtual webinar Dr. Samuel Kocoshis, M.D. , discusses GLP-2 analogues and how they impact the ability of pediatric patients to move towards enteral autonomy.

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Send questions if you can not attend! 

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