Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux [Paperback]

Jan Gambino (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 2008

Fussy baby? Picky eater? Colic? Frequent night waking? Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux by Jan Gambino, M.Ed is a comprehensive guide to caring for an infant or child with Gastroesophageal Reflux guiding parents through a difficult season of parenting. The book is written by a parent, for parents offering information on diet, positioning and medical treatments and practical tips on sleep, feeding, and coping. If your infant or child has reflux, this is a must have book.

Parents often wish their child came with a set of instructions. This is especially true when you have a baby or child with Gastroesophageal Reflux. Jan Gambino, the mother of two children with reflux wrote the guidebook she wished existed when her children were struggling with reflux. Whether your baby has Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or your toddler or child has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), parenting a child with reflux can test the patience and coping skills of even the most seasoned parent. The book offers information and support to help parents cope with reflux.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Reflux 101 is a very comprehensive reference for the lay parent written from the experience of a parent that went through it all. The journey resulted in a sophisticated medical education. The ability to communicate the objective information together with the emotional impact of the journey provides a uniquely valuable resource." --John Latimer, MD, Chief, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

"Reflux 101 is a very comprehensive reference for the lay parent written from the experience of a parent that went through it all. The journey resulted in a sophisticated medical education. The ability to communicate the objective information together with the emotional impact of the journey provides a uniquely valuable resource." --John Latimer, MD, Chief, Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC

Review

"Thank you for writing this book for parents. I have so many parents who will benefit from this book."

"I think Reflux 101 will help many parents who are dealing with a frustrating, lengthy process that significantly impacts quality of life and can impact on many aspects of a child's development. The book has many good comments and hints from a variety of parents which really helps other families feel that they are not the only ones who are experiencing the issues of reflux."

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Lulu.com; 1st edition (November 20, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0557028701
• ISBN-13: 978-0557028702
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #555,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Parents often wish their children came with a set of instructions. This is especially true when you have a baby or child with Gastroesophageal Reflux. Jan Gambino, The Reflux Mom and the mother of two children with reflux wrote the guidebook she wished existed when her children were struggling with reflux. Whether your baby has Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or your toddler or child has Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), parenting a child with reflux can test the patience and coping skills of even the most seasoned parent. Her book, Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux offers information, support and practical tools for coping with reflux, guiding the reader through a difficult season of parenting.

Jan Gambino holds a B.S. degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from Boston University and a Masters degree in Early Childhood/ Special Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has over 15 years experience working with infants and preschoolers with special needs and reflux. She writes a weekly blog on all aspects of parenting a baby, child or teen with reflux for The HealthCentral Network at www.healthcentral.com. Her website at www.refluxmom.com is a wonderful resource for parents, covering all aspects of caring for a child with reflux.

Jan lives in Maryland with her three children and two cats. She spends most of her time spewing helpful and graphic information about gastroesophageal reflux to friends and strangers or driving her van with vanity plates that read: GERDMOM.