In a message dated 2/17/2007 5:56:31 AM Pacific Standard Time, 
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her OB told her that breastfeeding babies
have more jaundice. ($%:?#!!!!!!)    I know enough to know that's not true,
but would like to have more than that to go on...! 
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Breastfed babies DO have more jaundice - OPTIMALLY BREASTFED BABIES ARE THE 
NORMAL ONES - artificially-fed infants have too little bilirubin.  Bilirubin is 
nature's natural anti-oxidant, and some degree of jaundice is normal for all 
babies. 

Nancy
Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP
Neonatologist
Medical Director, Lactation Services
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
San Diego, CA USA
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