Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable Product Review

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I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others
Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable :
4.04 out of 5 based on 118 reviews.

For the Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable Review we asked mums to try this tablet that works to help support your dietary fibre.

Promote regularity, digestive health and immunity with the Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable. The tablets allow you to get more from your fibre with the first complete solution for digestive regularity combining all the benefits of fibre, PLUS probiotics in a delicious chewable tablet – making fibre even easier to take, anytime, anywhere.

Support a healthy gut with GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable for regularity, digestive health and wellbeing.

Why choose GaastroHealth FibrePro?

Fibre is an essential part of a healthy lifesytle, yet most people don’t get enough daily fibre from their diets. As a results, the amount of good bacteria decreases, which may lead to constipation, bloating and gas. That’s why GastroHealth FibrePro contains the ideal combination of  good bacteria (probiotics) and their nutrition – fibre (prebiotics), to help keep you regular and support your gut health.

Where to buy Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable?

Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable is available to purchase from Chemist Warehouse and leading pharmacies. 

 

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Read the reviews from our MoM Review Team

Mums have now completed the Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable Review and have posted their reviews and ratings below. See if they rated the Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable as the best dietary fibre product. With lots of great opinions and pictures, see everything below.

Mums have also reviewed the GastroHealth FibrePro Powder

As part of this review mums also tried the Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Powder, read the reviews for the FibrePro Powder here.

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Published 3rd October 2019


  • Was dubious at first.

    Did exactly what it said on the box, made me regular, and the gas and bloated feeling reduced alot.

    Have got my husband to try them too, and he also noticed a huge reduction in daily flatulance and made him more regular.

    Doesn't have the chalky aftertaste that alot of chewable tablets do, which was great.

    Will definitly be buying again, and definitly recommend.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Never felt better or been so regular since being GF

    Since having to go Gluten Free some 5 or 6 years ago my life changed and not necessarily for the best. I have since suffered from constipation terribly as it's hard to follow a high fibre diet. Yes, fibre is in fruit and veg but our main source of fibre is from fibre found in wheat which now I cannot eat. Well WOW, now since being introduced to the Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro by the lovely people at mouths of mums I'm a new person. I actually do feel lighter, and sort of cleaner (well, less clogged up) as I'm actually regular now. It's amazing how much of a difference that makes you feel in your day to day life. I feel like a new person and just feel so much more healthier and more energetic. I'll be buying these again, in fact, I got some more today! These are part of my regular morning ritual and I actually love to eat them. They taste really good and I actually love the almost chewy end texture. Thanks so much for this opportunity and I'm spreading the word for all to hear.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • So good

    I have just bought these chewables two days ago and my husband has started using them. He feels that he is already feeling less heavy and less bloated. I bought this for him after a big party where he obviously ate a lot, lol. He recommends this and said the taste wasn't bad at all and it felt like a normal chewy tablet. Highly recommended if you keep constipated and bloated.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Did exactly what it claimed to do

    Was a bit dubious to begin with, but after I started using them I noticed I was less bloated and more regular.

    I also felt healthier, as random as that sounds.

    Have got hubby onto them, and he has noticed less gas than usual.

    I will continue to buy these for myself and my family.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Convenient 2-in-1 fibre and probiotic that works

    A little background...I had my appendix removed 2 years ago. My doctor said that as a result, I needed to increase my fibre intake and water as I’d be more prone to constipation. And he wasn’t wrong!

    I was excited to try Naturopathica GastroHealth. I started taking 2 chewable tablets each morning.

    Initially, I experienced flatulence more than usual and even some rather large burps (to my husband’s horror!) but that settled down after a few days.

    After day 3, I noticed my bowel movements were more regular (around same time). Stool samples appeared and felt more consistent in size. GastroHealth definitely works!

    I didn’t experience any bloating either. I actually felt lighter than before.

    I’ve been using GastroHealth since day 1 and I feel so much better. I have one week to go. I will be buying more when I’m finished my trial pack.

    I also feel good knowing that this product has an added benefit of probiotics. A 2-in-1 orange chewable tablet...WIN WIN!
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Brilliant! Immediate results

    I received these Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro tablets and started my hubby on them that day. He suffers from diverticulitis which includes rectal bleeding (TMI I know ????), so he has to have a high fibre diet and takes iron tablets due to anemia. Since starting these tablets my hubby is genuinely pleased with his results overnight, his bleeding has reduced to nearly non-existent, he no longer feels ‘blocked up’ from taking the iron tablets. The Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro tablets have eased his discomfort, assisted in keeping him regular and reduced his gas emissions ???? (thankfully)! Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro have been an amazing addition to my hubby’s diet, I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for something that works, having fibre & a probiotic in one chew saves buying multiple treatments for the same outcome, these are now a regular daily chew for my hubby, I am about to purchase some for myself as he can’t have all the fun! ????
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • It works!!!

    Once I tried it, it worked perfectly. I really does what it was intended to do. I feel like a new person from the inside-out.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Love it

    These are great easy to eat easy to chew doesnt taste nasty, easy to carry around with me when I needed them if im away from home and their also healthy for me
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Great

    Feel so much better since using this everyday, much more regular and have already purchased another bottle myself, have recommended to everyone i know thank you for giving me the chance to try this im glad i did
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • So easy to take

    So easy to take with a refreshing taste. After the initial side effects i started to feel the benefits.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Love it

    These are great easy to eat easy to chew doesnt taste nasty, easy to carry around with me when I needed them if im away from home and their also healthy for me
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • They really work

    I was lucky enough to be selected to try Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro chewable tablets. I could notice the difference after the first couple of days. I recently went on 2 weeks holidays and didn't take the tablets and I have noticed that I feel like I did before taking them. I will continue using Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro chewable tablets to avoid this Blah feeling
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Amazing

    I was very blotted and not regular this pill has changed all that I feel lighter and more regular would definitely recommend this product to all my friends and family i was very sceptical that these pills would work but I'm feeling much better
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Easy to take and good benefits

    After a few days I noticed a difference and felt lighter. They had a pleasant taste with found them hard to chew as stuck to my teeth. Overall good product and benefits outweighed any dislikes
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • tablet review

    unfortunately, i really found these hard to chew and very sticky on my teeth, flavour was good though but i couldnt persist. I really think that the powder might be more suitable to me so may try that
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • easy anytime fibre

    I have always have problems with my bowel movement. Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable helps to regulate and improve constipation. I felt bloated a couple of days after trying but it became better after that. Thanks to Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable, my bowel movement is more regular now.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • easy and convenient fibre

    the chewable tablets were a great product.

    they had a pleasent flavour that did not taste artificial and was not over the top but made it more patatable.

    the product was so easy to take - no water, no mixing , no storage requirements - no excuses. these were so easy to take and very convenient - great for busy mums who are always on the go.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Chewable goodness

    GastroHealth Fibre + Probioic's taste great, I feel less bloated, and regular, the lovely citrus flavour makes them very easy to take every day, and we will defiantly be getting them agai, and the start of taking them yes you can get a little gassy, but once you are used to taking them you feel great!
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Convenient and great taste

    Tried this product. I wasn't expecting much. I have been having constipation for as long as I can remember. I felt bloated the first few days but then started to get better after that. It improves and regulates my bowel movement. Taste is great without being bitter. Convenient in the form of chewable tablets.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • A true life changer

    What an amazing product. I have been suffering with issues and I noticed a huge change when taking these. They really helped with the problems I was having. I will be buying these again in the future
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Would recommended thiz1s product to people out there

    Loved taking this product and will continue using thus product.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • improved my bowls in just one week

    i decided to try these as iv always suffered when it comes to going to the toilet and after a week of taking them im feeling less bloated and having regular stool motions. I will defiantly continue to use them and see if they continue to make me feel better. Im feeling less bloated.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Lighter & Healthier

    The Gastro Health Fibre Pro combines the goodness of fibre into a citrusy chewable form which means no more gluggy lumps in my water glass! I like the fact that the FibrePro contains prebiotic for stronger immune systems & healthier tummies.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Not convinced yet

    My daughter tried trialed the product and didnt find that it helped at all with her consitpation. She found that it made her feel very full and bloated. On the upside the tablets do have have a lovely orange flavour.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Massive improvement on gut health!

    For starters, easy and chewable, perfect. Digestive system speaks for itself. I'm less bloated, feel lighter and more regular. Love it!
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Skeptic at first

    I tried this product based off some of the great mum reviews off here so decided to try for myself. Lately I’ve been so bound up and nothing has seemed to work other then drinking heaps of water which I struggle to. I eat heaps of food that make me gassy so needed an alternative. This product is so easy to take and I loved that I didn’t have to struggle to swallow it and just had to chew. It doesn’t taste bad and is quite pleasant. Within 2 days I found myself going more regularly and my tummy feeling less gassy!! Love this product and would buy it again. Thanks mum for helping me out
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Naturopthica Gastro FibrePro.

    I used the product as directed. I did notice a difference and became more regular.

    I like knowing it has probiotics in it. I'll be buying more to see how I like it and the effects. I would need longer than 4 weeks to be a hundred percent on a product. If you need help with digestive issues and general well-being give it a try and see how you go!
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Surprised me

    I didn't really believe the box and that it would actually make any difference to me.

    After taking gastro health though I feel lighter and less bloated and I am definitely more regular, now once a day.

    Going to the toilet is also no strain, I have now got my husband to take them and he has said the same thing.

    Will definitely be continuing to use and would recommend to others to give them a try ????
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Unfortunately not for me

    I found Gastrohealth fibrepro didn't work for me at all. It left me feeling more bloated and worse than I did before taking it. Unfortunately it just didn't work with my body. I found the taste to be pleasant and the texture easy to palate, however i didn't enjoy having to chew so many capsules, 5 was a bit too much for me to stomach.

    My husband tried taking them for a few days and had much more positive results stating he didn't feel as heavy or weighed down after taking them with no adverse bloating.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others


  • Fantastic health addition.

    I was asjed to review the Natruropathica GadtroHealth FibrePro and found that it really helped with my bloated feeling i have after meals. It also was great and easy to take and fabulous if you have tummy issues that require added fibre and the benefits of the added probiotics. Highly recommended to anyone including my family and friends.
    I feel lighter and more regular since introducing Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable into my life
    Naturopathica GastroHealth is a brand I trust for digestive health
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro Chewable makes it easy and convenient to increase my daily fibre intake
    Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro will now be a staple in our family pantry as part of a healthy lifestyle
    I would recommend Naturopathica GastroHealth FibrePro to others

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Mother’s instinct is a funny thing. At home, we trust it without question. But put us in a hospital setting with an unwell child, surrounded by doctors, nurses and monitors, and suddenly we start doubting ourselves.

What if I’m overreacting?
What if I’ve got it wrong?

So we stay quiet, even when we know something just isn’t right with our child. I’ve been there myself – when my usually ‘tough’ son was doubled over with stomach pain. I was told in the emergency department that it probably wasn’t his appendix. But I knew he wouldn’t have begged me to take him to hospital unless it was serious. Because I know him better than anyone. Turns out, it was appendicitis.

It’s a really common place for parents to land. You’re grateful for the care your child is getting, but at the same time, you feel this huge responsibility to speak up if something doesn’t feel right.

Here’s the thing though: that instinct you’re feeling? It matters more than you might think.

Why your gut feeling matters more than you realise

According to Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital, Leticia Jackson, parents bring something to the hospital that no test or machine ever could.

“Parents often say they ‘just know’ when something isn’t quite right with their child, and in a hospital, that gut feeling is incredibly valuable,” she explains.

Leticia Jackson, Paediatric Nurse Unit Manager, Canterbury Hospital

While medical teams rely on observations, tests and equipment, parents know the little details. The way your child usually smiles. How they react when they’re tired. What’s normal for them.

So when something feels “off”, even if everything looks okay on paper, it can actually be an early warning sign.

“When parents trust those instincts and speak up, this creates a powerful partnership that can sometimes catch a problem before it becomes an emergency,” Leticia says.

Worried about speaking up? You’re not alone

A lot of parents hesitate about advocating for their child.

You don’t want to come across as difficult. You don’t want to question the people caring for your child. And sometimes, you just don’t feel confident enough to push the issue.

Leticia gets it.

“It is completely understandable for parents to feel hesitant,” she says. “No one wants to be seen as difficult or to second-guess the hardworking people caring for their child.”

But here’s a helpful way to look at it: you’re not challenging the medical team, you’re helping them.

Parents are the constant. Staff change shifts, care for multiple patients, and rely on snapshots of information. You’re there the whole time, noticing the subtle changes.

“Our medical team doesn’t view a concerned parent as overreactive, but as a partner,” Leticia explains. “Your voice matters.”

Remember, we know our children better than anyone.

What to do if you’re worried: the Raise It process

If you’re in a NSW public hospital or health service and you’re worried about you or your child’s condition getting worse, there is a clear process you can follow called Raise It.

Raise It is designed to help patients, carers and family members get help fast if they’re worried about a change in their loved one’s condition.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Talk: Start by speaking to a nurse, midwife, doctor or health worker about your concerns.
  2. Ask: Still worried? Ask to speak to the nurse or midwife in charge and request a Clinical Review.
  3. Call: If you’re still concerned, you can escalate further using the Raise It process to get urgent attention from a senior health worker.

You don’t need medical knowledge. You don’t need to be certain. If you feel something isn’t right, or your child is getting worse, Raise It. You just need to speak up.

What should you actually look out for?

Sometimes it’s not one big, obvious sign. It can be small, subtle changes that just don’t sit right.

Things like:

  • Changes in breathing (fast, laboured or noisy)
  • Skin looking pale, mottled, or developing unusual rashes
  • Your child being unusually drowsy, floppy, or hard to wake
  • Confusion or behaviour that’s out of character
  • Pain that isn’t improving with treatment
  • Or simply that feeling that your child is getting worse

And sometimes, it’s just that gut feeling you can’t explain.

That’s enough.

“You are helping us, not bothering us”

If there’s one message Leticia wants parents to take away, it’s that you aren’t bothering the medical team, you’re helping them.

“In my years as a Nurse Unit Manager, I can say with absolute certainty that many critical changes in a child’s condition have been identified first by a parent. While our clinical staff are highly skilled at performing regular observations and interpreting data, parents are the only constant presence who truly know their child’s baseline behaviour, personality, and what is normal for them.

“I have seen numerous instances where a parent’s insistence that their child is “just not themselves” – despite vital signs appearing relatively stable – has prompted a deeper clinical review that uncovered everything from early signs of sepsis to a life-threatening respiratory crisis.”

The Raise It process exists because healthcare teams know how important parents are in keeping children safe.

“Speaking up doesn’t mean you don’t trust the team,” she says. “It means you’re partnering with us to make sure nothing gets missed.”

And if you’re still worried about being judged?

“Whether your concern turns out to be something or nothing, your instinct to raise it is always valid.”

Find out more, visit health.nsw.gov.au/raiseit

Mouths of Mums is proudly working with NSW Health to bring you this important article.

  • Even as a healthcare professional, when I took my soon to the ED when I was concerned, I felt awkward about speaking up, worried I was making a big deal out of nothing (even though i would never tjink this about a patient’s family if the roles were reversed). The message in this article is so important. Always stick to your guns. Always speak up and advocate for your kids – they can’t do it for themselves.

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  • And honestly, some medical staff are idiots. I vividly remember the night two doctors huddled over my son’s lung x-rays. I hadn’t been allowed to accompany him to have them taken as I was pregnant. They finally told me solemnly that they were preparing to do emergency surgery as there was something in his lungs – “we don’t know what it is, but it’s definitely man made”. I took one look at the x-rays and asked if they’d taken off the battery packs for his cochlear implants, which were pinned to the back of his shirt, before the x-ray. And of course they hadn’t, and of course that’s what appeared to be in his lungs. Honestly!

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  • We need more articles like this one. It is important for us to advocate for ourselves and our loved ones in any situation and work with professionals.

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  • I have learned many times to always listen to your gut and speak up when you don’t think something is right. This article was a great read, our kids are our world and if we don’t feel they are getting the right help, and we feel it, we need to speak up.

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  • You should never second guess yourself when it comes to yours or your childs health- or anyones for that matter. Go with your thoughts. It is natural to want to protect a loved one especially when it comes to health situations, and the feeling you get when you think you didnt do enough to advocate or fight for them…it is not a kind or nice way to feel. Many people have ended up being heartbroken and picking up pieces for years because of feeling they didnt do enough.

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  • A very good and informative article. I have read so many stories about mums just knowing when things are not right and demanding second and third opinions until they got the right answer. Sometimes mums just know. It is our job as care takers of our families. Listen to your gut!

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  • Years ago, I spoke up for my 14-year-old daughter, but my concerns weren’t fully listened to. I’ve always wished I had pushed harder. She was sent home without much testing, and two days later, she passed away.
    So, if you ever have concerns—no matter how minor—please speak up and keep advocating. Trust your instincts; they are there for a reason.

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  • This is so important for parents to know how to raise it further if they don’t think their child is receiving the medical support they need! I know this article refers to the NSW system but other systems have similar procedures just with different names. I know in QLD it’s called Ryan’s Rule.

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  • It’s so important to follow your gut instincts and express your concerns indeed. I have never hesitated to advocate for my children in various situations and I don’t care what other people think about it. Not all doctors and medical staff appreciate it when you question them, I’ve experienced that it may result in angry indignant responses.

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  • How true this is! While nurses and doctors are the medical professionals doing their job on the daily, we know our children better than anyone and what is ‘normal’ for them. I would always speak up if I had noticed any changes in my child’s health and encourage other parents to do so too. No question is silly!

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  • This really is such an important issue and a good topic to discuss with people, I am often surprised that people are worried about being judged. This is not something I care about; the priority is for the care and health of everyone is my family. Parents know their children and need to work with health professionals for the best outcomes for their children.

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  • This is such an important issue to raise, and no one should ever feel ashamed, nervous or that they are being OTT for advocating for their kids, themselves or loves ones in hospital. In QLD we have Ryan’s Rule. A three step process where your concern will be escalated if they believe the patients condition isn’t improving or is worsening.

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  • I have never been afraid to advocate for my children and partner and extended family and also friends. It is so important to listen and to trust intuition. When people have not listened, I have persevered and kept on with insisting on care and making sure they truly listened and took action.

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