In today's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Therese Dansby, a registered nurse and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). We dive deep into the world of infant reflux, discussing everything from symptoms and challenges to alternative therapies and personal experiences. Therese shared her wealth of knowledge on topics like oral restrictions, bodywork, and the importance of a holistic approach when it comes to helping babies with reflux. This is a great episode if you're a mom struggling with infant reflux or just want to learn more about this common issue.

Therese started her career as a NICU nurse in 2007, pivoted to birth center postpartum care in 2013, and became an IBCLC in 2015. Helping moms build confidence in their breastfeeding choices and work through breastfeeding struggles is her dream job alongside homeschooling her own three children, ages 10, 7, and 2.

We talk about:

• Various root causes of infant reflux, including physical factors and chemical factors
• The range of symptoms from reflux, such as mild "happy spitting" to severe cases requiring medical intervention, such as GERD in NICU settings
• The value of a holistic approach for addressing feeding techniques, bodywork, dietary changes, and alternative therapies like homeopathy
• The importance of identifying the underlying issues contributing to your baby's reflux, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach
• Following your maternal intuition and working with healthcare providers who will listen to your concerns

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Connect with Therese:

• Milk & Motherhood Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bZdEwtkT96shfLpeKKzGN?si=En1Da6wXRtKL4gONrKT-4w&nd=1&dlsi=00c957b6ca544a16
• Allergen free cookbook: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/10729
• Online breastfeeding course: https://happymamahealthybaby.freshlearn.com/nourished-beginnings
• Website: https://theresedansby.wixsite.com/therese 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/happy.mama.healthy.baby/ 
• Handout that we promised on a summary from this episode: https://aympodcast.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/Baby+Reflux+Resources.pdf

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