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Breast Milk Jaundice
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Breast Feeding Jaundice
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Because of pigment in breast milk which
inhibits conjugation.
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Because of decrease feeding and increased
enterohepatic circulation.
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At day 14 , approx. 20-30 mg/dl
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At around Day 3 of life
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Can also occur in next pregnancy
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Treatment :
Temporary interruption of breast feeding
for
48 – 72 hrs
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Ensuring breast milk.
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