Have a 2 month old boy, won't sleep through the night. Wakes every hour or so. Spits up quite a bit. Is GERD or relux hereditary? I have GERD myself.
2007-07-06 16:09:18 · 4 answers · asked by J S 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I too have GERD as does my husband and was probably the main cause of my daughters colic. She was also admitted to Childrens Hospital @ 3 days old for reflux that would then cause her to stop breathing.
She learned to swallow it back down after a few days. The Dr's said that many babies are born with immature digestive tracts and esophagus'. They also stated that it "could" be a hereditary trait. Just as being more susceptable to gallstones, breast cancer, or having long fingers!
We tried meds and they just seemed to make it worse. We slept in a recliner for many many weeks with her on our chest and then finally to a carseat until 5 months old. When we got her into a crib, we placed a wedge under her mattress. She sleeps on it still (2.5 years old)
I was breastfeeding and was told to keep waking her to eat if she was sleepy. I really think I was overfeeding her sometimes. He my also have a lactose allergy and needs to switch to a soy formula if on formula. I would suggest talking to your pediatrician.
It will get better.
2007-07-06 16:25:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kel B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got to take the youngster to the physician and if she has reflux, they are able to prescribe youngster Zantac. Both my youngsters had reflux. My daughter had colic and reflux. She outgrew each by means of age four months. My son is presently five one million/two months and continues to be taking the Zantac. He does not want each and every dose, however there are occasions whilst he screams and you realize he demands the treatment.
2016-09-05 17:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not hereditary. I don't think. My baby had reflux too and this is what I recommend.
1. Try feeding him small amounts at a time.
2. After you feed him.. burp him and leave him upright for at least 30 min to 1 hour.
I'm not a doctor, but it worked for my daughter.
2007-07-06 19:51:27 · answer #3 · answered by Lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not hereditary as far as we know right now. Take him to the doctor if you are worried though.
2007-07-06 16:17:58 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋