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

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"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

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"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: #232,251 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.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative, but Kindle version, not so good., January 23, 2011

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This review is from: Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux (Kindle Edition)

As a first time young mom, I was very disappointed to find out that there was something wrong with my baby boy. He will, spit-up (not that much), cry for hours and requested food constantly (something like every hour or so). After taking him finally to a pediatric gastroenterologist and doing some tests he was diagnosed with silent reflux. I found this book to be very informative and in fact answered most of my doubts about the disease. The chapter were all the different types of treatments are explained is excellent. Also, the book confirmed my concerns about "Reglan", a drug given to my baby by his Ped., but that has a long list of side effects. It made me fell better about my decision to take my baby off the drug for good. On the other hand, my only disappointment with this book, was that the Kindle version is not that good. Every chapter it supposed to contain short comments from parents and from the author about a particular subject. However, in the Kindle version you could hardly read the comments because of the very small font in the box, but also, most of them were cut in half because of the eFormat. If they change this, the book will be a perfect read for Kindle owners.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful guide for parents of reflux babies, January 30, 2009

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This review is from: Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux (Paperback)

Well written and very easy to follow. Just as the name suggests, this book is like a basic educational course on infant acid reflux.

Jan Gambino, who is a reflux-mom and educator herself has taken the readers step by step through home treatments/therapies for reflux babies to basic science behind reflux and how to prepare yourself before going to a pediatrician and/or a specialist. Even if you don't have a whole lot of background in reflux-science, you will feel better equipped to deal with your child's reflux when you reead this book.

If you are looking for medical details such as dosage of reflux medicines, the book does not contain such specific solutions for acid reflux but it certainly tells you how and where to look for solutions especially when your child has severe reflux and/or feeding complications rising from it.

The best thing about the book is that it describes the emotional aspects of parenting a reflux baby very well. All of us who are parenting a reflux child or who have done it, will identify with at least one of the small story-columns in the book. You will feel much better when you know that you are not alone in all this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, Compassionate, and Much Needed!, April 1, 2011

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Nina Ayd Johanson, M.S., CCC-SLP; CEIM - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reflux 101: A Parent's Guide to Gastroesophageal Reflux (Paperback)

This is a much needed guide for parents, and professionals alike. As a feeding specialist working with infants and young children, reflux is one of the most frequent underlying medical conditions. This comprehensive, yet compassionate guide is a must read. Filled with useful details and insights, Jan Gambino guides parents through understanding all aspects of gastroesophageal reflux and leads them to practical strategies for helping their children thrive. The book is well organized and easy to read, with examples and parent testimonials throughout. Jan Gambino, the "Reflux Mom", achieves her goal of providing support and hope for parents!