Breast milk jaundice

Breast-fed infants develop jaundice 4 to 7 days after birth, peaking in 2 to 4 weeks (serum bilirubin can exceed 256.6 to 342.0 μmol / L), and generally in good condition without hemolytic or anemia. Jaundice usually lasts 3 to 4 weeks, and gradually subsides in the second month. A few can be postponed until 10 weeks. If you stop breastfeeding for 3 to 4 days during jaundice, jaundice will be significantly reduced, and bilirubin will decrease by ≥50%. If breastfeeding is used again, jaundice does not necessarily recur, even if it does occur, it will not reach its original level. With the increase of breastfeeding rate, the incidence of breast milk jaundice has increased year by year, and it has reached 20% to 30%. It has also become one of the main reasons for the daring of neonates in hospitals. Although the prognosis of this disease is good, only severe cases need treatment. But in order to promote breastfeeding smoothly, it should also be paid attention to.

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