GERD vs spit up

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It can be so upsetting to spend all that time breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle prepping only to see all that milk come back up minutes later 🥲
But the reality is most babies experience some degree of spit-up. This can be due to many reasons such as immaturity of the muscular ring in the esophagus that can cause milk to come back up, increased swallowing of air, an improper latch at bottle or breast, and even things like torticollis (a tight muscle in the neck).
Babies who experience this normal physiologic reflux are often called "happy spitters" because they aren't bothered by the spit-up and are still feeding well and gaining weight well.
In contrast to babies with physiologic reflux, those with GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, are often uncomfortable during periods of reflux. With GERD, the combination of the force of milk coming back up the esophagus and the amount of the spit up can lead to increased acid production and irritation as well as discomfort. Symptoms of GERD can include fussiness or seeming uncomfortable during or after feeds, back arching during or after feeds, feeding refusal, frequent coughing, or poor weight gain.
As parents, witnessing your child in discomfort and struggling to find relief can be emotionally draining and physically exhausting. It's essential to work closely with their clinician to develop a tailored treatment plan and to utilize your own support system as GERD can be a difficult diagnosis for parents to navigate and support their infant through.
For more info on GERD be sure to check out my KZbin channel for a video on GERD where I also cover when it's important to see a clinician, and be sure to subscribe to catch an upcoming video on treatment options.
Was your baby a happy spitter? Or have GERD? What worked well for them? Comment below!

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@suchitrasingh8623 Ай бұрын

Hahaha so true! My current situation 😄

@amychellehill5417 5 ай бұрын

Baby so precious.❤

@pedsdoctalktv9960 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🥰

@83kaykay Ай бұрын

Hahaha very accurately

@shannonmurray-arnold7440 Ай бұрын

So true! You got this tho

@massibiblio3047 5 ай бұрын

I completely understand! 🥲 My baby started to spit up significantly more around the 2 month mark. I felt like giving him more expressed breastmilk (I exclusively pump) to compensate for the spit up. However, I started to relax after my baby’s pediatrician taught me about “happy spitters.” My little one is gaining weight and is unbothered when he spits up! So happy baby, happy mama. 😊

@pedsdoctalktv9960 5 ай бұрын

Yes often it's a tough cycle of baby spitting, parents worrying they're not giving enough and feeding more, thereby unknowingly worsening the spit up from over-full bellies!! Glad you found what worked well for your baby and he's growing well ❤

@mohnisha1305 Ай бұрын

Its happening as i watch this video! I collect every drop for him and he just spits out like its nothing. 😅

@pedsdoctalktv9960 Ай бұрын

It can be so exhausting! Just keep the clean up cloths on hand

@gsvlogs4232 2 ай бұрын

What this video has to do with GERD? Wtf poor content

@vcombs4276 5 ай бұрын

Feel ypur pain girlie

@pedsdoctalktv9960 5 ай бұрын

Spit up can be so exhausting for parents. But as long as baby is happy and gaining well, nothing to worry about (besides keeping clean clothes on hand haha)