>
>
> There is insufficient evidence to support exposure to sunlight for the
> treatment of jaundice. The persistence of this practice 40 years after
> publication of a report on a single case series raises questions about the
> influence of evidence on the beliefs of professional healthcare workers.
> Based on our search results, a recommendation against using sunlight
> exposure to treat jaundice was distributed to Southern Health staff and used
> in an education program for midwives.

As a side note, when we were revising The Breastfeeding Answer Book, Dr. Gartner suggested we remove indirect sunlight as a treatment option for jaundice, which we did.  Now I have a clearer understanding of why he suggested this.  One of the most difficult aspects of
updating our knowledge is re-examining those practices that we suggest "because it's always been done."  How much do you want to bet that it'll take another 40 years before our profession totally phases this one out?

Thanks, Karen!

Nancy Mohrbacher, IBCLC
Chicago suburbs, Illinois USA

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