Monday, February 13, 2012

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Expert_badge Jennifer Rackley

Jennifer Rackley

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Nutritionist & Caregiver

Acid Reflux Disease Can Cause Apnea in Some Patients

One of the issues associated with reflux that I rarely see mentioned is the issue of apnea. Whether it is glossed over as to not scare parents or whether it is infrequently mentioned because it is not as common as other symptoms I don't know. What I do know is that my daughter did have apnea associated with her acid reflux disease.   The very... Read moreChevron
posted 05/25/2011, comments (0)|
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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Delayed Diagnosis?

  It can take some time for your baby to be diagnosed with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. (GERD). It can feel very frustrating from a parent’s point of view. We moms and dads often have a gut instinct that something is wrong way before anyone else. We might try explaining our concerns to the doctor and hear that all babies cry and... Read moreChevron
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"Trial and Error" Frustrating for Parents Caring for Infants with Acid Reflux

One of the hardest concepts to deal with when you have an infant dealing with acid reflux is that there is no "one size fits all" treatment. With the wealth of acid reflux medications and formulas on the market it can be a daunting task to find the right combination for your child. Many parents have expressed to me that it took a significant... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2011, comments (0)|
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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Constipation and Infant Reflux

  Constipation and infant gastroesophageal reflux sometimes occur together, effectively doubling the misery since both constipation and reflux may cause fussiness and digestive discomfort.   Constipation is defined as hard, dry bowel movements. A constipated infant may cry out, strain, pull up her legs or have blood in the stool.... Read moreChevron
posted 01/08/2011, comments (0)|
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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

New Products from the GI Conference 2010

  Each year, I attend several conferences to learn all that I can about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and related digestive conditions. There are always new products and services featured in the exhibit area. This week, I wanted to share some new products that I learned about at the meeting.   Extreme Cooking for Exceptional... Read moreChevron
posted 11/04/2010, comments (0)|