0 Breast Milk vs Feeding Jaundice



Breast Milk Jaundice
Breast Feeding Jaundice

Because of pigment in breast milk which inhibits conjugation.
Because of decrease feeding and increased enterohepatic circulation.

At day 14 , approx. 20-30 mg/dl

At around Day 3 of life
Can also occur in next pregnancy


Treatment :
Temporary interruption of breast feeding for
48 – 72 hrs
Ensuring breast milk.





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