Baby’s with GERD or Acid Reflux Support Group

Omeprazole and Neocate does it get worse before it gets better? We’re day 3 and baby is screaming constantly and refusing feeds. We have to give it at least 2 weeks but I’m really struggling Does it get worse before better? Please share stories

Hi everyone. My 8 wk old has suspected GERD (lots of spit up, pain, excess gas). He’s EBF and we’ve been on omeprazole for 5 weeks. I’ve also removed dairy from my diet (day 11) and we’re not seeing any reduction in his symptoms. He screams after every feed, clearly in pain - it can sometimes go on for hours. It’s truly awful. Things I’ve tried/ am already doing:

• making sure he’s not still hungry by offering other boob (he never is)

• burping frequently during and after feeds

• changing positions (feeding upright) to limit air intake

• tongue tie has been corrected

• we’ve seen a baby osteo to remove tension in his jaw

Any one else going through this and have any words of wisdom? I dread every feed and am too scared to feed him in public.

How do you handle night feedings with a reflux baby? I breastfeed her a few times at night, she’ll fall asleep for a few minutes when she’s done eating. I’ll put her to bed but then she’ll wake up screaming, arching her back and ultimately puking. Are we keeping them up longer after they’re done feeding?

I’ve tried Infacol, probiotics. Comment below suggestions any welcomed

Did anyone start weaning their babies? I started a few days ago, and I think this is going to be challenging. Does anyone have any tips? With my firstborn, it was so easy, but she didn't have GERD.