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posted 07/16/2008, comments (0)

Pregnancy and Acid Reflux

If you are expecting a baby, you can almost expect to have acid reflux. It is estimated that as many as 8 out of 10 women experience acid reflux, some for the first time in their life, when they are pregnant. Multiple factors cause acid reflux in pregnancy, including hormonal changes and weight gain. These reflux symptoms are usually the most... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/14/2008, comment (1)

Dr. Eisner answers your GERD questions: Natural remedies & heartburn

Dr. Todd Eisner answers some questions readers have posted in the last few weeks. Find new information on natural remedies for heartburn, common reactions to GERD drugs and what coughing up blood could really mean.   1. Hi, I'm 25 years old & have recently been diagnosed with acid reflux. I've been put on omeprazole, which in my... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/11/2008, comments (0)

From Diaper Bag to Snack Bag- Eating on the go.

  At some point I went from carrying a diaper bag to a snack bag. At first, the diaper bag carried the usual assortment of baby gear and went on every trip from the food store to the cross country plane ride.  When my daughter with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) didn't need extra clothes and diapers anymore, I was tempted to... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/01/2008, comments (0)

Learning how to read your baby's signals

A new reality show premiered the other day. The Baby Borrowers on NBC is about five teen couples who believe that they are ready to start families. Instead of giving them an egg, a bag of flour or a doll that cries, the producers give them real babies.   One of the promos for the show was a clip of a baby puking and the teens almost... Read moreChevron
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posted 07/07/2008, comment (1)

Food Allergy, Intolerance and Acid Reflux

Food allergies and intolerances can aggravate the symptoms and, in some cases, even cause acid reflux.  If your acid reflux does not respond well to treatment it may be time to consider if an allergy or intolerance could be playing a role in the problem.   A food allergy occurs when the body's immune system launches an abnormal attack... Read moreChevron
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