Monday, August 15, 2011
Does my 6wk old have an acid reflux problem?
My 1st daughter had a major vomiting issue, and would spit up after every feeding, as well as projectile vomiting at least once a week for the first few months. (TMI ha ha) I was told my the doctor and nurses that it was because the flap that connects her esophagus to her stomach was not fully developed, and she grew out of it. She never seemed terribly bothered by it though, suggesting that maybe your baby does have some acid reflux. The best thing that I learned to do was to keep her in a semi-upright position right after feeding for about 10 minutes before even attempting to burp her. Also, I tried to give her gripe water after if she was upset, but sometimes this seemed to induce vomiting. One thing you could try is giving her Gas Drops before feeding, it may help to settle her stomach. She'll likely grow out of it within a couple of months though. Kudos to you for feeding too! Stick with it! Best for mommy and baby!
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