Dr. Jack and others.... I am working with an Asian mom who just weaned her 4 week baby to formula for 48 hours because of a bili of 17. Baby was otherwise seemed healthy & nursing well. I told her as we talked that I could not see any reason the Dr would have suggested weaning this baby. I asked her to ask her Dr (and let me know if he gave her a reason.) Could any of you see any reason for weaning? TIA, Linda Pohl, IBCLC Phoenix AZ -----Original Message----- From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Newman Sent: Saturday, September 26, 1998 4:18 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: bilirubin in Asian babies The bilirubin in the babies is higher even if they breastfeed exclusively from day one and are breastfeeding well. High bilirubins in the absence of other problems, (e.g. hemolysis, acidosis, anemia, asphyxia etc.) do *not* cause kernicterus. Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC