What it is
Most babies with reflux are healthy and gain weight well, and no treatment is needed.
Smaller, more frequent feeds, burping often and holding the baby upright after feeds can help. If symptoms are severe or the baby is not gaining weight, medicines or a change of formula may be offered.
Common signs
- Bringing up milk during or after feeds
- Coughing or hiccupping when feeding
- Being unsettled during feeding
- Swallowing or gulping after burping
- Crying and not settling
How it is usually diagnosed
- Questions about feeding and symptoms
- Checking the baby's weight and growth
- Rarely, other tests if symptoms are severe
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Growth and weight charts
- Health visitor or GP notes
- Paediatric letters
- Prescriptions
Questions to ask your doctor
- Is my baby gaining enough weight?
- Could this be a milk allergy?
- What changes to feeding should I try?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Green or yellow vomit, blood in vomit or poo, projectile vomiting, or a baby who is floppy or has breathing problems: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.