Breast milk jaundice is mainly characterized by exclusive breastfeeding and increased indirect bilirubin, and can subside completely in about two to three months.
1. Exclusive breastfeeding: Breast milk jaundice usually occurs in exclusively breastfed children, under normal circumstances about two weeks jaundice can subside, but breastfed babies after four weeks may still have jaundice, in addition to the yellowing of the skin, eating milk, sleeping, mental state are not abnormal.
2. Increased indirect bilirubin is the main cause of jaundice: blood tests can show that indirect bilirubin is increased and liver function is normal.
3. It can be completely eliminated in about two to three months: after stopping breastfeeding for two to three days, the bilirubin value will decrease by 30%-50%, and it can be completely eliminated in about two to three months.
It is recommended that babies with jaundice should be taken to the hospital for examination in time, and appropriate treatment should be chosen according to the type of jaundice.