Constipation Foundations Protocol
$299.00
The Constipation Foundations Protocol is a structured educational program designed to help parents understand and address the underlying drivers of constipation in children.
Description
Struggling with your child’s constipation?
This program helps parents understand what’s really driving constipation and how to support lasting improvement.
The Constipation Foundations Protocol is a structured educational program designed to help parents understand and address the underlying drivers of constipation in children.
Created by paediatric naturopath Ash Yates, this program focuses on the key systems that influence bowel function in children, including gut motility, stool formation, nervous system regulation, nutrition, and practical daily routines. The goal is to help families move beyond reactive, symptom-focused management toward a clearer understanding of how constipation develops – and how to support lasting improvement.
Ash Yates is a degree-qualified paediatric naturopath and founder of Nurture Children’s Health, supporting families with evidence-informed natural healthcare for children.
Rather than focusing only on stool frequency or laxative use, the protocol explores the foundational factors that influence bowel function, including colon function, the development of withholding patterns, and how the brain-gut connection influences motility. The program combines clear explanations of gut physiology with realistic strategies parents can implement at home.
Inside the program, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand how stool forms and how the colon works
- Recognise early signs and patterns that contribute to constipation
- Support healthy gut motility and transit time
- Understand the role of pain, fear, and withholding in constipation cycles
- Implement practical strategies to support regular bowel movements
- Navigate constipation across different developmental stages
- Support children who are using osmotic or stimulant laxatives, including guidance around gradual transition when appropriate
The program is designed to provide clear education, practical tools, and a structured framework that parents can build on over time.
Optional personalised support requests are also available within the protocol, allowing guidance to be tailored to your child’s unique presentation. This may include individualised supplement or treatment recommendations where appropriate.
This protocol suits parents seeking a deeper understanding of constipation and a supportive framework for improving bowel function – whether their child is early in their constipation journey or has been struggling for months or years.
Who This Program Is For
This program may be helpful if your child:
- Has infrequent bowel movements or struggles to pass stool
- Passes large, hard, or painful stools
- Withholds stool or avoids going to the toilet
- Experiences ongoing constipation despite diet changes
- Has been using laxatives but symptoms continue to return
- Has abdominal pain, bloating, or discomfort related to bowel movements
- Has stool accidents or signs of overflow soiling
- Struggled with constipation during toilet training
- Has been dealing with constipation for months or even years
The Constipation Foundations Protocol is designed to help parents better understand what is happening inside their child’s body and provide a structured, supportive framework for improving bowel function over time.
It is suitable for children at different stages of development, including:
- Infants beginning solids
- Toddlers navigating toilet training
- School-aged children experiencing chronic constipation patterns
The protocol is designed to work alongside your child’s existing care and can be implemented gradually at a pace that suits your family.
Additional information
| Panel Options | FIT 22 – Targeted Core Panel, FIT 132 – Expanded Panel + Gut Barrier, FIT 176 – Comprehensive Panel + Gut Barrier |
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