Food Allergies: IgE and IGg* IgE (immunoglobulin E): Most of us recognize the following allergy symptoms: rash, hives, swelling, breathing difficulties, etc. This type of allergy is caused by IgE (immunoglobulin E) in the body. This is the type of allergy that is being tested for in the common skin prick or scratch test. IgG (immunoglobulin G): The…
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Link Job On the old site, I could do a search by username and I would then compile a list of links; ‘Laura Link’ 🙂 So, as I’m going through the site, getting ready for the re-launch, I realize there are past posters whose voices are very important! So I’m going to try to pull…
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The Role of Reflux in Developing Unusual Eating Patterns It is clear that many infants and children with GERD develop negative associations with feeding due to the reflux pain that feeding has caused them. If their pain is not managed adequately, the infant or child may develop secondary behavioral symptoms of food refusal, selectivity and…
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We try to have parents, like you, recommend their doctors (please use the Directory and Contact Us with your recommendations, too). Sometimes, though, it is necessary to have research available to share with your health care provider. Here is a PPI Dosing Memo to review and share (link to printable version is on the page).…
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#136312189 / gettyimages.com Clicking here will take you to the “Selecting Treatment” page. This is where you learned about Diet (Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding) and Medicines. So now you know a bit about the different medications used to treat acid reflux/GERD (from the Medicines page, link provided above). And, you’ve addressed possible dietary issues (protein intolerances, allergies).…
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#156347274 / gettyimages.com Clicking here will take you to the Selecting Treatment page. This is where you learned about Diet (Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding) and Medicines. Now you know a bit about the different medications used to treat acid reflux/GERD (from the Medicines page, link provided above). You’ve addressed possible dietary issues (protein intolerances, allergies). It is time to…
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#168591094 / gettyimages.com Breastfeeding Resources Page Find an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant 🙂 Trouble Shooting: Protein Intolerance/Allergy, Overactive Letdown, Tongue Tie, Lip-Tie – rule these out! Gaining? Gulping? Grimacing? Is Your Baby Thriving…but Nursing is a Struggle? Over Supply & Overactive Letdown: The Battle against Oversupply (always get help!!) Article: The Effects of and Overabundant Milk Supply and…
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I am very pleased to see a website on infant reflux. My 4 1/2 month old son Willem is currently struggling through the problem. It breaks my heart to watch him in so much pain! He’s been to doctors about it since he was not even a month old. They started by telling me he had…
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