Is there access to a Bilibed for the baby who is jaundiced? I have had
such great results with it - babies are much more alert than under the
phototherapy lights and the jaundice reduces so quickly.
That is, assuming that phototherapy is needed - having had 3 very orange
children (full term). My evaluation for healthy full-term babies is : if
they are eating often, pooping often and alert, they probably don't need
treatment. Of course any other behaviors and I'd refer them to their ped.
Jeanette Panchula, BSW, RN, IBCLC, LLLL
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Lactancia Materna '98 - La Mejor Inversion