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Compiled by: Sarah Camp, January 2021Contributors: Anke T., Brittney Z., Monica S.D., Becky L., & Sarah C. The information provided in this article is intended to be used by parents and caregivers of Gerdlings, but anyone may use for informational purposes. Baby Having Issues Tolerating Solids? Check Out THE Poop Post Click…

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Sleeping

#171310972 / gettyimages.com Sleep Research When sleeping, several reports indicate that the prone position (on the stomach) seems to help babies with reflux. However, most parents are aware of the “Back to Sleep” campaign which encourages parents to place babies on their back to prevent SIDS. Therefore, do not place your baby in the prone…

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Signs and Symptoms

Symptoms Understanding Reflux

Please research on the Forum & read: Colic Vs. Reflux Signs and Symptoms of GERD Screaming! Howling! Frequent Screaming Episodes with eyes shut and brows furrowed Sudden Screaming during Sleep and Wakes up Frequently, Crying Arching Back Turning Red/Deep Red/Purple while Arching Startles Easily; Very Irritable and easy to Agitate ( by knocks on doors, ringing, etc. ) No…

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Select Treatment

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#182199613 / gettyimages.com OK – Your infant has been diagnosed with reflux. Now what?? Finding the right combination of treatments is often a case of trial and error. You will probably be frustrated with the conservative approach that your doctor will want to take at first in treating your infant’s reflux. Just try and be patient… Be sure to…

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Select A Doctor

FInd a Doctor

Why A Specialist? A Specialist should know how to treat GERD, infant acid reflux. A pediatrician is a ‘generalist,’ and knows all about well-visits, vaccinations, and ‘regular’ baby ailments such as (but not limited to!) a clogged tear duct, an ear infection, a virus, etc. Q &A For the Specialist After researching, you will find…

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Riley’s Story

Testimonials

** This is my original document that I sent via email. Infant Reflux May 2002 Greetings! If you’ve received this article then chances are you are feeling a desperation that you have never experienced before! Let me first say that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Many have been where you are now and although you don’t…

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Products

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This post will discuss various products that are recommended by parents and others.

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Procedures

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#143921791 / gettyimages.com Your doctor may order a number of tests to help diagnose your child’s condition. He will want to rule out anatomical problems that might becausing the reflux. The first thing that gets ruled out is Pyloric Stenosis. If baby is projectile vomiting, then s/he will be checked, usually by a sonogram/ultrasound. If…

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Possible Causes

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#175486766 / gettyimages.com I’ll tell you what I’ve learned, from being in this ‘world’ for eleven (11) years now: 1) It’s Structural: the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) is immature; the valve, the sphincter between the top of the stomach and the bottom of the esophagus isn’t yet fully developed, so the stomach acid…

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Medicines for Acid Reflux

Medications Treatment

#184338897 / gettyimages.com The cells of the stomach contain pumps that produce acid to aid in digestion. During a reflux episode, the stomach acid comes up into the esophagus. It is the acid that makes the reflux painful. Your doctor may prescribe one or more medicines to control the acid in your baby’s stomach. Reflux…

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