This way the milk flows more slowly. Other babies with reflux quickly learn that pain follows eating so they refuse to nurse. These babies may benefit from techniques such as varying positions, nursing while baby is sleeping, eliminating distractions, or walking while nursing. Expressing before a feeding to start the milk flow before putting baby to breast may make nursing less frustrating for this baby and keep him from swallowing air when the milk lets down. It may be tempting to consider artificial feeding for a baby with reflux in hopes that the symptoms will improve.
Mothers often worry that their milk is at fault.
Remember that human milk is the best possible nutrition for babies. Experts knowledgeable about both GER and breastfeeding believe that changing to artificial formula makes the problem worse instead of better. In most cases, time and maturity will take care of reflux. In the meantime, mothers of babies with GER can reassure themselves that by breastfeeding they are giving their baby the best start in life. A Guide for the Medical Professional, 4th edition.