Patient's question:
Baby's jaundice level is too high, needs to be exposed to blue light, why did the doctor also ask not to breastfeed?Doctor's answer:
Stopping breastfeeding helps determine if jaundice is due to breast milk jaundice. Whether to stop breastfeeding depends on the clinical situation. If the total bilirubin in the blood is below 15 mg/dL, it is recommended to continue breastfeeding. If necessary, choleretic treatment should be given to promote bilirubin excretion. At the same time, probiotics should be administered to maintain regular bowel movements. Most children will recover from jaundice on their own. If the total bilirubin in the blood is greater than 18 mg/dL, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding for 3-5 days and switch to formula feeding. Some children can try stopping breastfeeding during vaccination to prevent the vaccine from causing harm to the child.