Question
My blood type is O, the object is AB, and my little baby is A. The baby is 40 days old and still has a yellow face. The jaundice index is 5.8 (the normal upper limit is 3.0). Due to insufficient milk, I add two formula milk feeds a day. May I inquire about how to mix feed the baby with jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice typically persists continuously for 3 to 4 weeks and gradually subsides in the second month. A small portion may take up to 10 weeks to disappear. During the jaundice period, if breastfeeding is stopped for 3 to 4 days, the yellowing can be significantly reduced, with bilirubin levels dropping by ≥50%. If breastfeeding is resumed after that, jaundice may not reappear, or if it does, it will not reach the previous level. Currently, the baby’s jaundice index is slightly elevated, but the issue is not serious. No special treatment is required if the baby is generally in good condition.