As a parent of a medically complex child I have been baffled by the assumption that parents who disagree with health care professionals think they "own" their children. Parents DO NOT own their children, neither does the state, or the hospitals, or the health care professional looking after a child. Children are not a possession … Continue reading Advocacy vs Ownership
Author: TED mum
The Big V, Inflammation and Me.
For a while now, I’ve wanted to share how I feel when people dismiss and judge mums who have linked their child’s vaccine reactions with neurological symptoms. That people of all ages, including other parents, can be so trusting of guidelines and healthcare professionals to completely disregard the first hand experience of millions of parents … Continue reading The Big V, Inflammation and Me.
Pushing Through Symptoms
Frequently in our group the question of pushing through reactions, often by professional recommendation, and long term risks associated with long term inflammation come up. Throwing in the LEAP study too, there are lots of questions. There can be a lot of confusion about what is really the best thing for our little ones. Unfortunately, … Continue reading Pushing Through Symptoms
What is a TED?
TED stands for Total Elimination Diet. TED is a type of few food diet many nursing mothers use to identify the food triggers that contribute to their infant's colic, gastro and atopic/allergy symptoms. Though it can be used by people of all ages to identify their food triggers. Many TED babies have midline defects including … Continue reading What is a TED?
I Have A Dream… in 2018
I have a dream of a home revolution, where we embrace informed decisions...
A Mum & Two Sons
I thought it would be good to share a little of my background, through our journey and the experiences I have had nursing my two little boys over the last 6 years. I married my lovely husband in 2011, shortly after we conceived our first child. When our eldest, G, was born we entered a … Continue reading A Mum & Two Sons
TED Mama’s Family and Friends
To the friends and families of mamas all around the world nursing infants and young children on extreme elimination diets. With love from, One of the many hungry mamas out their doing their best for their little ones. Seeking a little trust, respect and support to make the journey easier.
A-Z of “Adult-ing” online!
Always Be Conscientious-commenters Defensiveness-free Ernest Friendly Gracious Humble Informative Judgement-free Kudos Loving Messages Not Off Post-topic Quibbles Resulting Sub-thread Tension-fuelled Unrest Vexing online Warrior, just to X-tend Your Zeal For all those tough contentious topics 😉 ❤️TED mum
What is TED Mamas?
TED Mamas started primarily as a Facebook community for mamas on more EXTREME elimination diets, eliminating the Top 8 allergens as a minimum. More commonly going on Total Elimination "few food" Diets (TED), where a Mama exclusively eats a small number of foods to identify her infants food triggers. In a bid to share our … Continue reading What is TED Mamas?
TED Mamas: Support and Healing 