Navigating a Child's Coeliac Disease Diagnosis: A Mother's Story

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A Gluten Free Podcast
Episode 256

On today's episode we'll hear from Ashleigh and her daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis. Ashleigh shares her struggles navigating her daughter's diagnosis, particularly in the health system, at school and in broader society. 

What we'll cover:
* How getting Ashleigh's email sharing her daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis reminds me to continue to work hard in the gluten free space
* Ashleigh's daughter's coeliac disease symptoms and what led to her diagnosis
* Going to a nutritionist to ask about her symptoms
* A Europe trip making Ashleigh wonder if gluten was causing her symptoms
* Allergist prompting the coeliac disease diagnosis process
* Grieving Ashleigh's daughter's coeliac disease diagnosis and transition to gluten free diet
* Having to be gluten free and diary free
* Lack of information and resources for Ashleigh's daughter
* Lack of awareness and knowledge in the education system with teachers
* The overwhelm of parenting a child with coeliac disease
* The difference in awareness between coeliac disease and allergies
* Just because you can't see the gluten damage, doesn't mean it isn't happening
* Frustrating situation around coeliac disease at a hospital and pharmacy
* My reflections around the lack of awareness around coeliac disease within society
* How difficult conversations around coeliac disease and the gluten free diet with others can lead to positive changes and more awareness
* How we're working to change things at A Gluten Free Family
* How you can share your coeliac disease story with us
* How sharing our coeliac disease diagnosis stories is so powerful and helpful

Links
Read Ashleigh's Guest Blog: My Daughter Was Six When We Discovered She Had Coeliac Disease 
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This podcast reflects personal experiences and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional for individual guidance. 

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