Patient's question:
My baby is 23 days old today and is always breastfeeding. The forehead jaundice level is 12.7, and vomiting is quite frequent. I don't know if it's necessary to stop breastfeeding. Drinking glucose water and sun exposure are beneficial for jaundice to subside. I would like to ask about the normal jaundice level for newborns?Doctor's answer:
When the jaundice level exceeds 17.1 mmol/L, jaundice may occur. Your baby's jaundice level is slightly high. It can be treated with blue light and oral medication. Such as mustard. It is also effective against the sun. Breast milk jaundice can be paused for three days. You should see a pediatrician for diagnosis and treatment. Follow the doctor's advice. Take good care. Get exposed to sunlight often. Pause breastfeeding. You can give dairy substitutes. Medication control and phototherapy may be necessary when needed.