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Breast milk jaundice is persistently high levels of bilirubin in a newborn's blood caused by certain substances found in breast milk. Bilirubin is a yellow-colored fluid that forms when red blood cells break down. |
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Symptoms
Jaundice causes the skin and parts of the eyes to turn a yellow color. Breast milk jaundice is prolonged jaundice in ...
Causes
If jaundice occurs or persists past the first week of life in an otherwise healthy and thriving breast-fed infant, th...
Tests
Laboratory tests that may be done include: Bilirubin level (total and direct; Complete blood count; Blood smear to lo...
Treatments
Treatment will depend on the baby's bilirubin level. Often, this level is relatively low (less than 20 mg/dL. Sometim...
Complications
With appropriate treatment, there are usually no complications. However, failure to receive timely and proper medical...
Prevention
Breast milk jaundice cannot be prevented. When the condition occurs, it is very important to recognize the baby's yel...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider immediately if you are breast feeding your baby and the baby's skin or eyes become yel...
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