Thanks, Ann, for your response.  Unfortunately, here in the US we live in a
pill-popping society where going to the doctor is often rewarded with a
prescription for a pill that can be a magic bullet for whatever ails you.  I
also deal with many babies who are on meds for GERD.  In addition, I speak
with too many moms who are taking fenugreek, mothers milk tea, reglan, etc
but not breastfeeding and/or pumping enough for those things to make a
difference.  Taking a pill is certainly much easier than working hard on
breastfeeding or finding the time to pump.

I would welcome any research that is done on the relationship between
overfeeding (breastmilk and/or formula) and GERD.  I also think that we are
seeing many babies, both premature and full-term, with digestive
disturbances because of mixed feedings.  And these babies are also being
diagnosed with GERD.

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Ellen A. Steinberg, RN, LCCE, IBCLC
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