>some level of jaundice is desireable due to the free radical
>scavenging effect of bilirubin

Kate -

I would be very interested in the studies on this to which you referred.
My second baby (born in '83) had jaundice, which I now believe was
prolonged due to my following the doctor's recommendation to give him H20
(instead of colostrum).  I was furthermore told that this was "breastmilk
jaundice" - even though it occurred shortly after his birth - and I should
stop BFing for 24-48 hours...this advice I did not follow.  In addition to
the aforementioned studies, what is the latest information that you and/or
anyone else on Lactnet have to share on "breastmilk jaundice?"

Deanna Goldberg, BS, AAHCC
Certified Childbirth Educator
Labor-Support Doula
West Hempstead, NY