Safe Antidepressants While Breast Feeding
Hyperbilirubinemia - breast-feeding
Treatment
Treatment will depend on:
- The baby's bilirubin level
- How fast it has been going out
- Whether your baby was born early
- How old your baby is now
Often, the bilirubin level is relatively low (less than 20 mg/dL). Sometimes no specific treatment is needed other than close follow-up.
More frequent nursing (up to 12 times a day) will increase the baby's fluid levels and can cause the bilirubin level to drop. Ask your doctor before giving your...
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