If your doctor has suggested medication for your baby’s reflux here is what you need to know. 🦠Proton Pump Inhibitors- Omeprazole and Gaviscon among many are used to help against baby reflux but what they don’t tell you is the side effects from using these drugs. PPI’s work to reduce the production of stomach acids, it does not cure or help with the underlying problem that is causing the reflux in the first place. It’s important to know how the body functions and that stomach acids are there fir a reason. Gastric acid play an important role in your baby’s immunity. It stops bad bacteria from going into the intestines that can cause challenges. Which means your baby is more susceptible to infections while on PPI’s They also disrupts proteins, fats and vitamins from being absorbed efficiently. It’s important to talk to you medical provider or someone who will be able to help you. If your baby is on PPIs it’s important to keep going until you get professional advice. Baby’s need to be weaned of slowly. 🦠If your baby is in reflux medication then it’s a good idea to introduce probiotics. Good gut bacteria to help the decreased levels due to PPI’s Probiotics for breastfeeding mums is also a good idea. 🌿Herbal remedies can also help such as chamomile, Rhugar and other natural options to help your baby through this difficult time. Talking to a herbalist or naturopath can be great options for you. Diet elimination is your last resort as this often isn’t what is causing the reflux however their are babies that do get better by eliminating or I would say reducing dairy or other foods. Please talk to you health care provider to discuss options and never take the answer “Its Normal” when it comes to reflux and your baby. It’s not normal! As I have mentioned before, looking at feeding routines, tongue tie, latching challenges and sleep, all have an impact on your baby’s reflux. #baby #babysleep #babyreflux #babysleeproutine #babysleepcoach #babysleeptips #newbornbaby #newborns #newborntummy #cryingbaby #breastfeeding #breastfedbaby (at London, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/Chh4OM3MdDG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=