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Re: breastmilk jaundice
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"Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 21 May 1996 15:29:48 -0400
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Deanna,
I have seen only one case of true breastmilk jaundice in my practice.  This
baby's bilirubin level was about 6 for many months.  It dropped slightly when
mom took a 12 hour break from bf, and maintained at about 4 until he was past
a year old.  He had tests to rule out medical problems that might cause an
elevated bilirubin, all were negative.  He thrived on his mother's milk,
despite the mildly elevated bilirubin.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC  NYC  [log in to unmask]

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