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:
Neonatal jaundice stopping breastfeeding helps to determine whether breast milk jaundice exists. Whether to stop breastfeeding should be determined based on clinical conditions. If the total bilirubin in the serum is below 15 mg/dL, it is recommended to continue breastfeeding. If necessary, choleretic therapy should be given to promote bilirubin excretion. At the same time, probiotics should be given to maintain smooth bowel movements. Most children will recover from jaundice on their own. If the total bilirubin in the serum is greater than 18 mg/L, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding for 3-5 days and switch to artificial feeding. Some children can try stopping breastfeeding during vaccination to prevent the vaccine from causing harm to the child.