In a message dated 4/21/2004 8:16:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes:

> I have recently met a new mother (post partum day #1) who has Gilbert
> syndrome.  She asked about her baby's risk of jaundice.  The baby seems to
> be breastfeeding well; latches easily, audible swallows, etc... Although
> Gilbert may be hereditary, should hyperbilirubinemia in
> this newborn be
> treated differently?


After reading Debbie's post and looking into Gilbert Syndrome, I'm now wondering if any so-called "breastfeeding jaundice" might actually be initial symptoms of this generally mild, sometimes familial syndrome?

Karen

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