Reflux: Does it Ever End?
My 27-weeker had reflux and we had her on Prevacid and Regalin; I never thought either of them helped much. It was very frustrating! She spit up a ton, sheesh, I think until she was around 1-year...
View ArticleSara’s Story
This story was kindly submitted by Sara, one of our readers. I had twin preemies due to pPROM. My water broke with twin A (Kaleb) at 18w (4/18/10). I spent 86 days on bedrest until I had an emergency...
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Is it Colic, Reflux, GERD? What is Wrong with this Baby’s Belly?
My little guy will not eat, is cranky and spits up all the time. I’ve pulled out all the “mom” tricks out of my bag (and the hair out of my head). I don’t know if it’s colic, reflux or GERD! Here are...
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Meeting Sun & Sand with a Sensory-Challenged Preemie
Kellan loves to be outside but has severe sensory issues, as preemies often times do. The sun hurts his big blue eyes, the grass bothers his hands and feet, high pitched sounds seem to distract him,...
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So your preemie has GERD. Now What?!?
I’m sure by now you know the sinking feeling you get when other moms come at you with the “my baby had reflux too” stories. First, I want you to know that you’re not alone. Gastroesophageal Reflux...
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Sleep Awareness for Preemie Parents
It’s a huge relief to finally have your baby home from the NICU, but there can be anxiety leaving the dedicated staff and reliable monitors behind. If you are arriving home without equipment, it can be...
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Gaining a Better Understanding of GERD
We were at the height of dealing with my son's acid reflux when his speech therapist said to me, "It's a monster." Acid reflux is a monster. That describes it perfectly. It's constantly lurking after a...
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