Patient's question:
My baby was carefully diagnosed with jaundice a few weeks ago, and is now undergoing blue light treatment. I'm worried about the side effects, so is breast milk jaundice a reason to stop breastfeeding?Doctor's answer:
Breast milk jaundice doesn't require stopping breastfeeding, but if the bilirubin level exceeds 20 mg/dL, treatment is needed. A feeding method of small, frequent meals can be used, and the child can be given a little water appropriately. Breast milk jaundice can be alleviated with active treatment, and mothers who are breastfeeding should avoid spicy and stimulating foods in their diet. The patient needs to go to a regular, high-level Grade III hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations according to their specific condition. This is necessary for symptomatic treatment and to achieve a quick recovery.