LINKS
RISA Inc takes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information on the sites listed here. However, please let us know if you have concerns about any. Please feel free to let us know of any other sites that may help reflux families.
MEDICAL ARTICLES
Gastroesophageal Reflux and Cows Milk Allergy: Is There a Link?
Gastroesophageal Reflux and Cow’s Milk Allergy in Infants: A Prospective Study
Mother’s Diet Influences Baby’s Allergies, Research Suggests
Anti-Reflux Surgery in the Era of Proton Pump Inhibitors
Reuteri Improves Colic in Babies
Omeprazole: The Good and the Bad
The Natural History of Cow’s Milk Allergy/Intolerance
Hopkins Researchers Explore New Ways to Treat Children’s Reflux
Dealing with Health Professionals
Passive smoking is a risk factor for esophagitis in children
Cow’s milk protein allergy in children: a practical guide
Coping When Your Baby has Reflux or GERD – You are Not Alone
Knowledge about breastfeeding in mothers of infants with gastroesophageal reflux
GERD in the Pediatric Patient: Management Considerations
Discerning differences: gastroesophageal reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease in infants
The Cause and Treatment of Infant Reflux
Prevalence of Symptoms of Gastroesophageal Reflux During Infancy
Gastroesophageal reflux disease and dental erosion in children
Feeding Complications of Reflux
Milk-Thickening Agents as a Treatment for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Feeding resistance and gastroesophageal reflux in infancy
Feeding problems in infants with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a controlled study
Oral health of children with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: a controlled study
Nutritional Management of Regurgitation in Infants
Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
Textbook of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition; Stefano Guandalini ed.
Pre-referral guidelines RCH – Gastro-oesophageal reflux – regurgitation in infants (Qld)
Pre-referral guidelines RCH – Gastro-oesophageal reflux in children over 4 years (Qld)
NASPGHAN
NASPGHAN Guidelines for Evaluation and Treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
Summary of the 2009 Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Clinical Practice Guidelines
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the Pediatric Population
Management of an Infant with Uncomplicated GER (the “Happy Spitter”)
Management of an Infant with Vomiting and Poor Weight Gain
Management of a Child or Adolescent with Chronic Heartburn
Continued Management of a Child or Adolescent with Esophagitis
GERD in Children and Adolescents
Gastroesophageal Reflux and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease in the Neurologically Impaired Child
GERD in Children with an Underlying Structural Anomaly
FAMILY CARE CENTRES
Australian Capital Territory
Canberra Mothercraft Society/Queen Elizabeth II Family Centre
New South Wales
Karitane
Articles:
Tresillian
The Hills Parenting Centre
http://www.hillsparentingcentre.com/
Queensland
Ellen Barron Family Centre, Brisbane
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/rch/professionals/cchs_rsp.asp
South Australia
Torrens House
Women’s and Children’s Health
http://www.wchn.sa.gov.au/Default.aspx?p=98
Tasmania
Department of Health & Human Services, Child Health and Parenting Services
Victoria
O’Connell Family Centre
The Queen Elizabeth Centre
Tweddle Child and Family Health Service
Western Australia
Ngala
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AusEE – Australian Support Network for Eosinophiic oEsophagitis and related disorders
Articles:
Allergies (What is Allergies?; Allergy Testing)
Further useful list of allergy studies and information can be found here (commercial site but contains useful info):
http://www.themedifastplan.
http://www.accupos.com/pos-
Australian Breastfeeding Association
https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/
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Australian Society of Clinical Imunology and Allergy
Articles:
Food Allergy – Soy, Wheat, Eggs
Diagnosis and Management of Food Hypersensitivity in Childhood
Baby Care Advice.com
Articles:
Baby Universe
http://www.babyuniverse.com.au
Belly Belly
Pregnancy, birth and baby
Articles:
Reflux in Babies – Dealing with Reflux
Birth.com.au
from bellies to babies and beyond
Articles:
Reflux – support strategies for
Bottle Bubs
Bottle feeding support group, Brisbane
http://www.angelfire.com/folk/bottlebubs/
Bottle Babies
Bub Hub
Pregnancy and Parenting website: Bub Hub informs and supports Australians through their conception, pregnancy and parenting journey – answering their questions, calming their worries and connecting them with other parents and parents-to-be
Articles:
Cradle 2 Kindy
http://www.cradle2kindy.com.au/
Articles:
Irritable Baby Syndrome – Colic/Reflux
Psychological Impact of Reflux
Food Intolerances and Allergies in Children
Dietitians Association of Australia
Dr Sears
Articles:
GER: What it is, What to do, FAQS
GastroKids
Parent’s Take Home Guide to GERD
Parent’s Checklist for Reflux in Infants 0-12 months old
The Gut Foundation
Articles: Links to
(Milk Allergy in Children) – Milk Allergy and Intolerance in Infants and Children
Infant Colic
(Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease (GORD)) – The Treatment of Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease in Adults and Children
healthdirect Australia
http://www.healthdirect.org.au/
24 hour health advice line: 1800 022 222
Huggies
RISA Inc is on Huggies Expert Panel
Reflux Reality: A Guide for Families
Articles:
Baby Reflux – The effect on you and your family
Reflux – What can I do to help my baby?
Your Baby’s Sleep – Sleep Requirements
Joan Breakey – Diet Investigation
Joan Breakey, specialist Food Sensitivity Dietitian
http://members.ozemail.com.au/~breakey/
See Joan’s books Are Your Food Sensitive? and Fussy Babies, as well as the book review she wrote for our own book Reflux Reality: A Guide for Families
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Kidspot.com.au
a pregnancy and parenting resource to find advice and activities for baby and children
Articles:
Understanding your baby’s reflux
Mothers Be Heard
Understanding and Support for New Mothers: Felicity Chapman
http://www.mothersbeheard.com/
MyDr.com.au
Articles:
Children with reflux prone to tooth decay
Eosinophilic Oesophagitis still on the rise
Infants who regurgitate are prone to reflux later
New Visions
Articles:
Gastrointestinal Health and the Child with Feeding Problems: Part 1 The Issues
Children with Feeding Tubes: Part 1 The Issues
Night Nannies
We offer Babysitters, Nannies and mothercraft services. Night Nannies is a national Nanny Agency
http://www.nightnannies.com.au
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No Fuss Feeding and Swallowing Centre
http://nofussfeeding.com.au/no_fuss.html
Articles:
Babies and Children – Feeding and Fussy Eating
Nutricia
Practical Shopping Guide: The Infant and Young Child with Food Allergy – Foods Least Likely to Cause an Allergic Reaction
The Nutricia Guide to Infant Constipation
Parenting and Child Health SA
Articles:
Parenting Australia
http://parentingaustralia.com.au
Articles:
Babies with Gastro-oesophageal Reflux: Breastfeeding
Queensland Health
Safe Infant Care to Reduce the Risk of Sudden Unexpected Deaths in Infancy
Raising Children Network
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The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Articles:
Gastrooesophageal Reflux in Infants
SIDS and Kids
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Silly Billyz Australia
Articles:
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux in Infants and Children
Virtual Medical Centre
http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/gastro
http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/childs-health
REFLUX SUPPORT SITES
Crying Over Spilt Milk (NZ)
http://www.cryingoverspiltmilk.co.nz/
Living with Reflux (UK)
http://www.livingwithreflux.org/
Infant Reflux Disease (US)
http://infantrefluxdisease.com
PAGER (US) – Pediatric/Adolescent Gastroesophageal Reflux Association
Reflux Kinder (German site)