i get so angry when parents are just patted on the head like puppies.
"he's
got a touch of jaundice, we'll put him under the lites and supplement
with
formula."
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When I teach about jaundice in my childbirth classes, I explain briefly
what bilirubin is, explain that it is not uncommon in newborns, that it
pumping and dumping for a day is commonly recommended. I also tell
people that pumping and dumping is recommended much more often than it
is actually necessary. If their doc suggests it, I recommend that the
parents seek a second opinion and also that they involve a LC who can
work with the doctor to see what makes most sense in their particular
case.
   Naomi
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Naomi Bar-Yam Ph.D.
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Researcher, Writer, Educator
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