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I am the mother of two children with acid reflux disease, also known as GERD.  My first child exhibited what is medically termed "silent GERD" because she never spit up.  Instead she either swallowed her reflux or aspirated it, at which point she would choke violently.  My second daughter exhibited "traditional GERD," in which she spit up routinely and profusely and struggled to keep fluids down.  Whether silent or traditional, both types of GERD require special care and observation.  

Caring for a GERD infant or toddler can be physically exhausting and emotionally draining.  Although the incidence and diagnosis of pediatric GERD are on the rise, GERD babies are still in the minority and much research is still needed.  Finding a support system can be difficult; finding information and practical help can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

Having "been there" twice as a parent, I know all too well the difficulties associated with caring for a GERD baby.  Periodically moms will refer others to me for comfort and advice when they find themselves faced with the same challenges.  

And so I am offering this blog--it's a work in progress--but I am trusting it may provide support, information, ideas and most of all, hope.