Bek - I found a site all about reflux! Here's a description of how reflux presents: RISA - Reflux Infants Support Association and here's some tips to help a refluxy bub: RISA - Reflux Infants Support Association
here's a few of the tips:
  • Offer a spoonful of thickened milk (formula or breastmilk) following the feed.
  • If breastfeeding, avoid foods that can aggravate reflux such as citrus, tomato, fatty foods, spicy foods, chocolate and carbonated drinks.
  • Some reflux children may suffer from food sensitivities, and may need dietary restrictions (or the mother may consider an elimination diet). If you suspect foods may be responsible for your child?s condition, it is essential to discuss this with your health care provider. Do not change your or your child?s diet before seeking medical advice.


There's definitely things you can do for reflux with breastfeeding, I wouldn't jump straight to the formula option, that can come with it's own set of problems. I think you mentioned once before that your GP was suggesting formula too, which is a shame. If you're keen to continue breastfeeding, Barb can probably recommend a LC specialising in allergies etc that you could see for some help.

As for how frequently they should feed - well, unfortunately very few babies read the "book of shoulds" Some babies are catnappers, others sleep longer, some feed very frequently, others don't. Do try to remember she's only 9 weeks old, and so many changes go on in these first few months with their feeding and sleeping.

I hope things settle down for you soon. I would recommend having a chat to a dr about reflux tho.