Homepage - Reflux Infants Support Association Inc

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Web Name: Homepage - Reflux Infants Support Association Inc

WebSite: http://www.reflux.org.au

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RISA says there is a need for better diagnostic guidelines for infant reflux and improved emotional and psychological support for parents, as a delay in diagnosis of infant reflux could often cause further health problems for young children, including feeding and speech issues. Parents midst of an infant reflux struggle, are urged not to give up. Survey Results are in!In June 2016, the Reflux Infants Support Association surveyed more than 500 parents about their experience caring for an infant with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) in the first twelve months of life. The results were concerning.The word reflux means to flow back or return; ‘gastro’ is a term related to the stomach; and ‘oesophageal’ relates to the oesophagus (food pipe). Following this, the term ‘gastro-oesophageal reflux’ is where stomach contents (comprising food and stomach acid) flow back into the oesophagus. Do you need the Reflux Bible?Reflux Reality: A Guide for Families, is the book for you.The strain of raising a child with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is real and does not just affect mums, it affects dads too.Read moreThe strain of raising a child with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is real and does not just affect mums, it affects dads too.Read more Kids reflux the facts and the stats Did you know:1. Reflux affects up to 8% of children and a higher % of infants2. Some estimates put it as high as 1 in 5 babies3. It is estimated that 65‐85% of premmie babies suffer with GORD4. In 2005 there were 259,800 births in Australia5. Over 34,000 babies are likely to suffer with reflux in Australia each year read more Following the Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 28th July, the 2019 RISA Executive Committee is confirmed: President – Hayley Sandford Vice-president – Carla Cram Secretary –  Bronwyn Peters Treasurer – Danielle Fisher Management Committee: Crystal West,... read more One of our admin members, and RISA librarian, Raechel McLucas, shares her reflux journey. My name is Raechel. I’m now a mum of 3 primary school aged children, work 2 days a week as a research officer at Autism Queensland, and I’ve just started a research Masters... read more

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RISA Inc is a non profit community group that offers support to families of infants and children who suffer from gastro-oesophageal reflux and its complications. It is run by reflux families for the benefit of reflux families, and has done so since 1982.

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