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Posted On : 06 May 2018

breast milk jaunice is a benign condition...can it lead to kernicterus_?..is it neccessary to stop breast milk for a days_?
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marco carmona

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Its not necessary

6 years ago

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drDr.Aisha Pediatric

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yes may need that

6 years ago

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Miguel Zarate

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No need to stop breastfeeding

6 years ago

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Orunta Chidinma Pamela

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It can't lead to kernicterus. No need to stop breastfeeding

6 years ago

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Nicolas Lembert

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It is not necesssry, it will resolve itself by helping through sun exposure, if weather permits. If levels increase beyond security figures, it is due to other factors rather than breastfeeding and you should look into.

6 years ago

Answer 1

Breast milk jaundice can never cause kernicterus as per the EVIDENCE so far.....but it is a diagnosis of exclusion - you should have excluded many other possible causes including G6PD def, Urine infection etc.....when you have ruled out all other causes - then you can continue - NO need to stop breast feeding.

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