Nurture Children's Health Constipation Protocol
The Constipation Foundations Protocol is a structured educational program designed to address the underlying drivers of constipation in children, with a focus on gut motility, stool formation, nervous system regulation, and supportive daily practices.
Designed by paediatric naturopath Ash Yates, this program helps parents move away from reactive, symptom-focused management and toward a clearer, more supportive understanding of how and why constipation develops. Ash integrates gut physiology, developmental factors, nutrition, nervous system regulation, and practical strategies to help families understand what’s happening beneath the surface and how to support change safely and sustainably.
Rather than focusing solely on stool frequency or laxative use, the protocol emphasises the foundational systems that influence bowel motility, stool consistency, and the brain-gut connection, while remaining realistic, flexible, and appropriate for children at different developmental stages.
Throughout the protocol, parents have access to optional personalised support request forms, allowing Ash to provide individualised supplement or treatment recommendations when required. This ensures support can be tailored to your child’s unique presentation, including guidance around transitioning away from long-term laxative use.
Inside the protocol, you’ll learn:
- A paediatric naturopath’s approach to understanding and treating childhood constipation
- How the colon actually works
- Why constipation is not just about the frequency of bowel motions
- The role of gut motility, transit time, and withholding patterns
- How pain, fear, and nervous system stress perpetuate constipation cycles
- Nutritional foundations for supporting regular bowel movements
- How to support children before toilet training, during toilet training, and beyond
- How to gently support weaning from osmotic or stimulant laxatives where appropriate
- Practical, realistic strategies you can apply immediately at home
This protocol is suitable for parents seeking a deeper understanding of constipation and a structured framework they can build on over time, whether their child is early in their constipation journey or has been struggling for months or years.
