In a message dated 9/12/0 5:30:27 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << I did suggest breast compressions, letting baby suck at the breast to maintain a little longer the peristaltic movement of the gastrointestinal tract, but this is not my specialty - luckily I did hear the tape on GER prior to talking to her, so I was a little more knowledgeable. But I can hear the fear and desperation in her voice. Exhaustion! She even tried some formula - threw it all up, of course. Today mom called to tell me she was finding that baby was arching and slept best (if by this you mean 30 minutes at a time between crying spells) while leaning on mom or dad's chest (she didn't want to admit to putting baby prone due to the risk of SIDS). >> I know this post is a bit old, but I wanted to make this suggestion perhaps for future reference. The two things I have seen most effective (other than comfort measures), are tracking down and eliminating allergies and treatment by a cranial-sacral therapist, Network Chiropractor or someone who practices integrated P/T. I think bodywork is often the most effective and least recommended form of treatment. Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html