Library Catalogue

Borrow from the RISA Inc library by becoming a member! To borrow any of these books email our librarian at info@reflux.org.au. For terms and conditions click here. Why not have a look at RISA Inc’s own publication Reflux Reality by Glenda Blanch?   Library...

All that cries isn’t reflux…

While reflux is a common issue for babies and children of all ages, we need to be careful of reflux being the catchall diagnosis for a crying baby. Even though there are a lot of different symptoms of reflux (see “How Reflux Presents”) and in some cases it can be difficult to diagnose, it is important for us to keep in mind that reflux is not the only possibility and it isn’t always to blame. If your baby or child is distressed or unwell, or reflux treatments don’t seem to be effective, it is important not to jump to conclusions, as hard as that may be. Even if your child does suffer from reflux, it may not always be the culprit.

GORD and babywearing

Managing babies with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease can be extremely challenging, not least because these babies want to be carried and comforted because they are in pain. Babywearing is just one tactic in helping to manage both the baby, your own household and any other kids you might have running around. And it provides another option to help you get out of the house.

Advocacy in Western Australia

As you may be aware, we’ve been in contact with governments around the country to assess the level of awareness of the issues associated with managing paediatric gastro-oesophageal reflux around the country. In Western Australia, the circumstances are pretty...