Before i took him home from the hospitalthe level was at 272...after treatment it came down to 192 then the doctor ask me to bring him home(don't know why because the good level would be below 150....but he's the proffessional).My baby boy is now about three & a half weeks old and still have jaundice so i went back for a second check.The level has RISEN to 260.The doctor says that the baby's poop is ok(yellow mustard).The doctor says it's normal for a child that is on breast feeding to have the jaudice slowly going down after the third or fourth week.Is it true???he also said that it's still better to breast feed than feeding formula milk.Is it true???I am confuse!!!Anybody that have any advise or expierience please advise.Through researsch from the internet Jaundice will go down after two weeks.Pretty worried.
2006-10-27 02:08:45 · 10 answers · asked by max x 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Thanks for all your replys...All very encouraging.Thanks..Lastly what so i look for...signs that show the jaudice is at a critical stage(just in case)
2006-10-27 02:41:42 · update #1
Gee, ain't it grand you come on a public forum where anyone can claim to be anything, a doctor, a mother, or hey even God himself to give you advise on your child's health and well being but in fact they are simply a pimply faced teen who hasn't seen the light of day for a week since he keeps locked up in his room, on the computer pretending to have all these answers.
With a question involving the health of your child, call the doctor!!!
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2006-10-29 18:21:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes!
It's normal for a breastfed baby to have poop that looks like yellow seedy mustard.
It's normal for a breastfed baby to have some jaundice that is slowly going away. Breastmilk jaundice peaks at 10-21 days, but may last for two or three months. Breastmilk jaundice is normal. Rarely, if ever, does breastfeeding need to be discontinued even for a short time. Only very occasionally is any treatment, such as phototherapy, necessary. There is not one bit of evidence that this jaundice causes any problem at all for the baby. Breastfeeding should not be discontinued "in order to make a diagnosis". If the baby is truly doing well on breast only, there is no reason, none, to stop breastfeeding or supplement with a lactation aid, for that matter. The notion that there is something wrong with the baby being jaundiced comes from the assumption that the formula feeding baby is the standard by which we should determine how the breastfed baby should be. This manner of thinking, almost universal amongst health professionals, truly turns logic upside down. Thus, the formula feeding baby is rarely jaundiced after the first week of life, and when he is, there is usually something wrong. Therefore, the baby with so-called breastmilk jaundice is a concern and "something must be done". However, in our experience, most exclusively breastfed babies who are perfectly healthy and gaining weight well are still jaundiced at five to six weeks of life and even later. The question, in fact, should be whether or not it is normal not to be jaundiced and is this absence of jaundice something we should worry about? Do not stop breastfeeding for “breastmilk” jaundice!
Breastmilk should naturally help him eliminate the jaundice as it has a laxative effect.
Be sure to get him some direct sunlight as well.
2006-10-27 09:24:36 · answer #2 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Breast feeding is much better for your baby than formula. It is easiest for your little one to digest, and you don't have to worry about allergies to your breast milk arising.
In regards to the jaundice, I don't have experience with that. My little one never had a problem with it. If you feel that what your son's doctor is saying to you is incorrect, then you need to get a second opinion. You son's health is extremely important and critical right now, being that he is so new to the world. Make sure you find a doctor you feel comfortable talking with. Ask them the same questions you asked here.
Congratulations on your new baby boy. I hope everything works out for the both of you.
2006-10-27 09:45:08 · answer #3 · answered by Meesh 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son was put under bilirubin lights for 4 days. If the jaundice level gets too high it could damage the brain. Please be very stern with your doctor and make sure he is doing everything possible for you little one that is his job. There are special cases such as breastfeeding jaundice and ABO jaundice (if you have o blood type and baby has a or b). Ask your doc about these.
2006-10-27 10:24:07 · answer #4 · answered by Liz 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my mom had twins and 1 passed away in the womb so she had an early c-section and she had jaundice because she was so premature. she was put under a special light for about 1 week and it was gone. and breastmilk is better than formula because breastmilk is natural and makes baby more stronger even though the formula is good to but not as good as the breastmilk.and my lil sister which is now 3months, does yellow po0p cause of the formula and its normal. hope this helps and wish you the best with your lil baby!!
2006-10-27 09:19:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Mine was jaundice when he was born and left at the hospital for 2 days before we could take him home. And still jaundice for a few weeks. Every morning treat your baby a sunshine sun bathing but be sure as early as the sun rises atleast 30 mins (expose his body to sun) then give him a warm bath and breastmilk him and give him vitamin.Yes! breastmilk is still great for your baby it's natural. You see he can recover easily. Give me a hug to your baby!
2006-10-27 09:29:10 · answer #6 · answered by I_hate_Debtfreedomcanada 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my baby was the same way...breast feeding a baby is the best and it does take longer to clear up. what they had me do is put my baby in the sun light (through a window or whatever) for some reason the sunlight acts like the billy reuben lights they are placed under and will help to clear this up. if in doubt please take your baby to another doctor for a second oppinion!
2006-10-27 09:17:49 · answer #7 · answered by thegoodwitchmm 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This happened to my son and I breastfed him. Turn up the heat, if it's cold by you, open the window shade of the sunniest window, not the window, take all his clothes of except for the diaper and put him right next to the sunniest window. It helped my son.
2006-10-27 10:00:44 · answer #8 · answered by puggas 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sunlight helps break down beliruben (sp?) levels.
2006-10-27 11:04:41 · answer #9 · answered by Jody 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would demand a consultation with a urologist who specializes in pediatrics. If your child does have a problem with his liver function it needs to be addressed immediately.
2006-10-27 09:24:38 · answer #10 · answered by mcd_48230 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋