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Dr. Bryan Vartabedian

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posted 02/07/2008, comments (0)

Positioning a Preemie baby with acid reflux (GERD)

While handling babies with acid reflux can be tricky, handling premature babies with acid reflux can be trickier. That may be changing, however. Two studies published last month in the Journal of Pediatrics have found that post-feed gastroesophageal reflux (GER) in preemies is increased when babies are placed in the right side down or... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Skinner, Ph.D

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posted 02/04/2008, comment (1)

many times i find that a hiatal hernia can be a cause of acid reflux......see a chiropractor

If hiatal hernia is ruled out, there are several ways to do this........................if it a baby, one need to change the formula, if one is not breast feeding. (A hiatal hernia can also cause breathing problems, or difficulties)

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Tracy Davenport

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posted 02/03/2008, comments (0)

Five Ways to Help a Friend with a Baby with Acid Reflux (GERD)

1) Let your friend know that this is a great time to cash in some proverbial "chips." This is likely one of the most intense experiences of his life, so reaching out for help from friends and family is more than appropriate. Some of us are real hoarders when it comes to cashing in favors - worried that we better not ask for... Read more Chevron

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Jan Gambino

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posted 01/25/2008, comments (0)

Formula Coverage: One Mom Can Make a Difference

One way to change health care policy in the United States is to vote for a presidential candidate who supports your plan for medical insurance coverage. Another way is to participate in the process of changing laws that affect insurance coverage. In recent weeks, I have been working with a group called the Children's Milk Allergy and... Read more Chevron

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Beth Anderson

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posted 01/23/2008, comments (0)

Katie's First Days with Acid Reflux

My daughter Katie was born in October 1990. Her birth went smoothly and all was well for her first few hours of her life. Later that night, an announcement went out on the loud speaker: "Code Pink to Green West." It didn't mean much to me and I was too groggy to really notice the sound of running in the hall outside my room. A little... Read more Chevron

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