Patient's question:
The baby is eight days old. Jaundice appeared on the second day of birth. However, it has subsided somewhat. In the past two days, breastfeeding has made the baby's skin turn yellow again. Is this a sign of breast milk jaundice? What should be noted?Doctor's answer:
Health advisor clarifies: Full-term infants may experience jaundice again 2-3 days after birth, reaching its peak on days 4-5, and fading away by days 5-7. It is generally normal and does not exceed 2 weeks. Premature infants may have it last up to 3-4 weeks.It is recommended to conduct jaundice index tests during the physiological jaundice period of the baby. If the level is below 12.9 mg, hospital treatment is required. The jaundice test can be performed after breastfeeding to diagnose possible breast milk jaundice. In such cases, it is necessary to stop breastfeeding and switch to artificial feeding for the baby.