Sleeping Positions for Babies with Acid Reflux or GERD

Babies from birth to six months often suffer acid reflux or what is medically called gastroesophageal reflux or GERD. When babies have acid reflux, they spit up what they have taken into their stomachs because the valve in their esophagus that connects to the stomach is still premature. Ask your pediatrician to determine whether or [...]

When Your Baby Has Acid Reflux

You’re admiring your baby and marveling at how adorable she is when she spits up. No, she doesn’t do this to annoy you. She probably has acid reflux. In medical terms, this is called gastroesophageal reflux. Try saying this three times in one breath and you probably will spit up yourself. So, why do babies [...]