Tube feeding
Throughout Ireland, people of all ages with a variety of different conditions are living with tube feeding.
Nutricia’s tube feed ranges are designed to support you or your loved one through your patient journey.
We have developed this hub to help you understand, adapt and live confidently with tube feeding in your life.
Understanding the decision to tube feed:
Your healthcare professional has recommended tube feeding for you or the person you care for. Perhaps you had time to consider the option of tube feeding in the hospital or that decision to start tube feeding might have been made very quickly. Either way, it is natural to feel concerned or overwhelmed when you're first faced with the prospect of tube feeding.
As with anything we don't fully understand, starting tube feeding can seem daunting. At this time, there can be so many questions about its impact on your health and on all aspects of your life.
The right support, guidance and information, can help you gain the knowledge and confidence you need to understand and accept the decision to start tube feeding. We're here to help you do just that. With tips and FAQs we'll help you understand why tube feeding may be the best choice for you or the person you care for, and how it can be a positive part of your life.
Tube feeding can be recommended for a diverse range of people with many different conditions and circumstances. Candidates for tube feeding may have different medical issues, but you all have one thing in common - you can't eat enough to get the right amount of nutrition. Tube feeding has been recommended to help you or the person you care for receive all the nutrients needed. Although it can be an overwhelming prospect at first, tube feeding can make a real improvement to quality of life compared to when you/they weren't getting enough nutrition.
What is tube feeding?
Tube feeding is a way of getting your body the nutrition it needs. Tube feed is a liquid form of nourishment that’s delivered to your body through a flexible tube. The nutrients within the tube feed are similar to what you would get from normal food and are also digested in the same way. Tube feed contains all the nutrients you need on a daily basis, including carbohydrates, proteins, fat, vitamins, minerals and water.
Why tube feeding?
Tube feeding can be recommended for a diverse range of people with many different conditions and circumstances. Candidates for tube feeding may have different medical issues, but you all have one thing in common - you can't eat enough to get the right amount of nutrition. Tube feeding has been recommended to help you or the person you care for receive all the nutrients needed. Although it can be an overwhelming prospect at first, tube feeding can make a real improvement to quality of life compared to when you/they weren't getting enough nutrition.
Do you need support?
Contact our team of experts for guidance and support on the use and composition of the Nutricia product range. We are available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (except Bank Holidays)