I Think My Baby’s Got Reflux

In the early weeks, it is normal for a baby to “spit-up” and around half of all newborns do, at least once a day.  As a baby’s digestive system matures, this usually decreases and for most mothers it is just a short-term inconvenience.
However, in some babies the valve between the stomach and oesophagus does not close properly. The stomach contents flow back into the oesophagus and can cause vomiting. There are several reasons a baby may vomit and a doctor will need to rule out other causes, but one possible diagnosis is GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), also referred to as GOR (gastro-oesophageal reflux). Not all reflux is noticeable and it doesn’t always make a baby uncomfortable, but when it’s severe it can be painful and cause distress to mother and baby.