Gastro oesophageal Reflux

Reflux is when a baby brings up milk, or is sick, during or shortly after feeding.

Sometimes babies may have signs of reflux but will not bring up milk or be sick. This is known as silent reflux.

In GORD the acid from the stomach leaks up into the oesophagus

• bringing up milk or being sick during or shortly after feeding
• coughing or hiccupping when feeding
• being unsettled during feeding
• swallowing or gulping after burping or feeding
• crying and not settling
• not gaining weight as they're not keeping enough food down