Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of medical and breastfeeding practitioners the data presented here is intended to provide some immediate information but cannot replace input from professionals gastro oesophageal reflux (gor) and gord in infants some gastro-oesophageal reflux (gor) occurs in most babies. Newborn reflux and breastfeeding. Acid reflux can be a temporary or long-term condition in breastfeeding infants according to the la leche league international, breastfeeding is often a method of treating gastroesophageal reflux, or ger, which is a more significant form of acid reflux that is characterized by profuse spit-up, breathing difficulties, pain, and even projectile vomiting.
newborn reflux and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding the baby with reflux by laura c barmby mothers know when their babies are hurting sudden inconsolable crying, frequent night-waking, spitting-up, and feeding problems all send the message that something is not right so mothers worry and wonder and talk it over with the baby’s doctor. Home breastfeeding info reflux. print. a baby spitting up occasionally is usually looked at as “something babies do.” according to the late dr. gregory white, husband of the late lll founder, mary white, “in a healthy baby, spitting up is a laundry problem, not a medical problem.”. While medications are available to treat your baby’s silent reflux, la leche league international suggests trying natural remedies first. first, continue breastfeeding. breastfed babies have fewer silent reflux symptoms than formula-fed babies. try holding your baby in a more upright position while feeding and burp her frequently..
