Thickening Feeds as a First Line Approach for Infants with Gastroesophageal Reflux

Join Dr. Enrique Hernandez-Sanchez, pediatric gastroenterologist, as he reviews current gastroesophageal reflux clinical practice guidelines, emphasizing non-pharmacological first-line approaches in the management of the symptomatic infant. He will explain why these approaches, such as avoiding overfeeding and thickening feeds, are recommended first over reflux medications. Finally, he’ll review the thickening options available for use with infants, and explain how to use Gelmix Infant Thickener for breast milk and formula.

Learning Objectives:

• To review the current NASPGHAN-ESPGHAN Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux Clinical Practice Guidelines
• To describe non-pharmacological first-line approaches in the management of the symptomatic infant
• To review the thickening options available for use with breast milk and formula