Patient's question:
My baby is 23 days old today, breastfeeding, with a forehead jaundice level of 12.7. There has been vomiting several times. Is it necessary to stop breastfeeding? Drinking glucose water and sun exposure are beneficial for jaundice to subside? I would like to ask, what is the average normal jaundice level for babies?Doctor's answer:
The bilirubin level exceeding 17.1 mmol/L may indicate jaundice. Your baby's bilirubin level is slightly high and can be treated with blue light therapy. Oral traditional Chinese medicine can help control it. Sunlight is also effective. Breast milk jaundice can be significantly improved by stopping breastfeeding for three days. We recommend you visit a pediatrician for diagnosis and treatment. Follow the doctor's advice, take good care of your baby, and expose them to sunlight frequently. Avoid stopping breastfeeding if possible. You can give them formula instead.