Hi there, Carol. The information I learned re: jaundice assessment is that
jaundice, at low levels, causes yellowed sclera. As the numbers rise, the
coloring progresses out towards the finger tips.

A breastfed baby may have yellow sclera, but this may be a normal
physiologic jaundice.  Just because a formula fed baby has no jaundice,
this is no indication of anything, as far as I have read. Mild
jaundice,/inc. bili may in fact have protective properties, according to my
reading.

I suggest that you go to www.breastfeedingonline.com and read Jack Newman
MD's piece on jaundice, as well as the landmark information by Gartner. Do
a medline check for these studies.

Kathleen

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