
Welcome to
Intestinal Rehab
&
Transplant Unwrapped Kids!
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.
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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 welcome 2026, we wish for people around you that are understanding and supportive on your journey.
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Here is what is on the calendar for this month:
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Jan. 8, 2026 - IRTxU Webinar: GLP-2 Analogues: A Bridge to Pediatric Enteral Autonomy @ 4pm PST / 6 pm/ 7pm EST
Presented by: Dr. Samuel Kocoshis, M.D.
Medical Director Intestinal Care Center and Small Intestinal Transplantation
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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Jan. 14 - IRTxU Caregivers Support Group @ 4pm PST / 7pm EST
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Jan. 28 - IRTxU Virtual Support Group @ 4pm PST / 7pm EST
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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!


















