Patient's question:
My baby is 23 days old today and is always breastfeeding. The forehead jaundice 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 medications, such as mustard. Sunlight is also effective. Breastfeeding jaundice can be paused for three days. You should see a pediatrician for diagnosis and follow the doctor's advice, take good care of your baby, get plenty of sunlight, and if necessary, pause breastfeeding and provide dairy alternatives. Medication control and phototherapy may be required when necessary.