The American Academy of Pediatrics Conference is being held in Washington DC this weekend so I am getting into my van with GERDMOM plates and heading down! I am eager to get up to date about new research and trends in pediatrics from the premier professional organization of pediatricians. It is estimated that 10,000 professionals will attend the... Read more
Nursing a baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)? Then you are probably working harder than the average mom. Reflux Moms tell me all the time that nursing a baby with reflux looks like a form of baby wrestling rather than a way to nourish the baby. A mom may adjust her positioning and hold the baby one way only to have the baby... Read more
The professional organization of pediatric gastroenterologists, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) recently released new treatment guidelines for infants and children with Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). The first treatment guidelines were... Read more
We hear a great deal of discussion about the typical treatments for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) such as careful eating, positioning and medication. Buried deep in the fine print is another often overlooked recommendation: wear loose clothing to decrease pressure around the stomach.
It makes sense when you think about... Read more
Breast milk is often the ultimate "comfort food" for a baby with gastro-esophageal reflux since breast milk is easy to digest and well tolerated by many babies. At the same time, a baby with reflux may have difficulty nursing due to pain and discomfort. A Lactation Consultant may provide much needed information and support to help a mother and... Read more
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