What I have observed regarding mothers with excessive milk supplies is the
increase diagnosis of GERD. With this diagnosis comes the prescribing of
medications.
I find this disturbing that so many babies are on medication for GERD.
When I have a mother calling with the problem of over production by the time
I get their supply down to a reasonable flow and amount their babies are
still having symptoms of reflux. The mothers of course are concerned and seek
medical help. Most of the mothers tell me their babies symptoms went away
with the medications. Does this mean her over production went on too long?
There really needs to be more research in the relationship of over
production and GERD. If a mother who has a tendency to over produce were addressed
earlier, would this prevent the baby developing GERD? Another category of
babies who get diagnosed with GERD are preemies who are getting fed with both
breast and bottles.
I hate seeing the solution being giving a pill when there is so much not
answered to why these babies have developed the problem in the first place.
Ann Perry, RN IBCLC
Boston, MA
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