" 'The symptoms of reflux are minimized by the position in which the baby is held while feeding, says Forte. 'Having the baby more upright at the breast…is beneficial.' " -Mickey Forte, a certified lactation consultant at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women in Memphis, Tenn being quoted in "Nature's Antacid Breastfeeding a Baby with Gastroesophageal Reflux Advice for New Moms" by Gwen Morrison
http://breastfeed.com/resources/articles/breastfeedreflux.htm
"…infants who are held at a 30-degree angle while eating - the most natural angle for a baby being bottle- or breast-fed - have fewer reflux episodes than babies laid flat." Web article entitled: Recognizing Gastroesophageal Reflux in the Newborn With information provided by Medical College of Wisconsin Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1026411203.html
"…position your child in an upright position during feedings and keep the child upright for at least 20 minutes after eating to help the food stay down." Penn State Children's Hospital Health and Disease Information A to Z Topics
Search made on "Gastroesophageal Reflux"
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/childrens/healthinfo/r/reflux.htm
"New insights into the cause of colicky behavior and frequent, painful nightwaking episodes reveal that oftentimes babies hurt because of some underlying medical problem…One of the most common hidden medical causes of colic is a condition known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER)…"
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t106000.asp
"Babies with reflux are often helped if fed in a more upright position than is usual." - ABA (Australian Breastfeeding Assoc)
http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bfinfo/reflux.html
Links to other sites containing information about reflux or reflux medications www.askdrsears.com/html/4/t041200.asp
Information about dietary changes helpful to many refluxers.
www.drgreene.org
Excellent description of common medicines used to treat infant reflux.
www.infantreflux.org
In-depth product reviews, personal stories, information and support boards for parents and caregivers. Separate support forums for medicines, sleeping, insurance, pediatricians and many other topics.
www.infantrefluxdisease.com
In-depth background, testing and treatment information on GER vs. GERD and support boards for parents and caregivers. Also used product classifieds and information on other health conditions common to babies with GER or GERD.
www.reflux.org
PAGER, support and information on pediatric GERD
groups.yahoo.com/group/seattleinfantrefluxsupport
Seattle area support board for parents and caregivers of refluxers.
health.groups.yahoo.com/group/breastfeedingreflux
Email support group for moms who are breastfeeding a refluxer.
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Community, information and resources for GERD and heartburn.
