Patient's question:
Baby was born 42 days old, fully breastfed for a full month, and taken to the hospital to measure jaundice levels, which were all over 15. A few weeks later, they rose to over 13. The doctor recommended stopping breastfeeding for 72 hours to see if it was breast milk jaundice. After stopping breastfeeding for 3 days, the baby only had two bowel movements. Three days later, they went back to measure the jaundice levels and found it was over 12, which had nothing to do with breastfeeding. If you take the baby to the hospital for a thorough examination to find the cause, what kind of tests should be done?Doctor's answer:
Based on the information you provided, it is suspected that the child has jaundice. The doctor questioned whether it is breast milk jaundice, which is why you were advised to stop breastfeeding. There are many causes of jaundice. The transcutaneous bilirubin index is 12? It is recommended to consult with a pediatrician for a follow-up visit, check liver function, blood routine, and blood type. Expose the child to more sunlight and ensure adequate fluid intake to enhance metabolic breakdown. Breast milk jaundice does not require stopping breastfeeding. The above suggestions are for the question "Taking the baby to the hospital to measure the jaundice value when breastfeeding for 42 days after birth and the baby is one month old," and it is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!