In this episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond podcast, I explore the topic of infant reflux, emphasizing that many behaviors associated with reflux are actually normal for babies. The discussion highlights common misconceptions about infant feeding and behaviour, noting that frequent feeding, crying, and the need for close contact are typical. I want to advise against the hasty use of medication for reflux symptoms, suggesting alternative approaches such as paced bottle feeding, addressing tongue tie issues, and maintaining an upright position after feeding. The episode encourages parents to seek specialised support and provides resources for further understanding, including a recommended book on infant reflux.
In this episode of the podcast I talk about:
- Understanding infant reflux and that many symptoms are also part of normal baby behaviour
- Reconsidering the default use of medication for reflux and instead implementing natural symptom management
- Alternative strategies for symptom management, including paced bottle feeding, addressing potential tongue tie issues, and keeping babies upright after feeding.
- Advice about when to seek specialised support and recommendations for resources, including a book on infant reflux, for deeper insight.
Sound bites from this episode:
“Babies were in your tummy for nine months being rocked and held, constantly warm, constantly nourished.”
“We expect for the first three to four months for your baby to literally be attached to your body around the clock. And although that sounds hard, that is okay.”
“It’s really normal for a baby to want to be on your chest.”
“When babies are having more concerning symptoms then that, that’s different altogether. Things like frequent coughing, green or yellow vomit, blood in vomit, reoccurring pneumonia, persistent projectile vomiting, hoarse voice, teeth that show signs of acid erosion and wheeze. These are all things that do need to be medically looked at and go beyond the scope of reflux.”
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