In a message dated 1/30/2006 11:00:02 AM Eastern Standard Time,  
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I have  seen a tenfold increase in "GERD" since the back to sleep/SIDS 
program  began. We all would have stomach problems if we layed on our backs 
after  eating a meal! Babies NEED tummy time!!

Ellen Penchuk, IBCLC,  RLC




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Ellen, I actually tried to pull together a research project on this very  
notion.  I was going to use a large HMO here in the Boston area to review  the 
diagnostic code of GERD in babies.  Looking at a 10 year window prior  to the 
"back to sleep" campaign" and then the years since it was promoted.  
I was sent on to some GI doctors who basically told me there was no  interest 
in this.  
Maybe others could muster this up.
I always tell parents that tummy time is important after feedings.   Just 
never leave your baby while doing this.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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