Question
The baby’s jaundice level is high, with breast milk dropping to over 8 points, then mixed with formula milk for a few days, dropping to 6.8. Later, it was mixed fed. After 35 days, the jaundice level was again 7.5, and the baby’s face turned yellow significantly. Does biliary atresia jaundice recur?
Answer
The baby is now 38 days old. Jaundice recurs and is mainly caused by pathological jaundice, such as breast milk jaundice and hemolytic disease, but not biliary atresia. If the baby has biliary atresia, the jaundice will not decrease during the period of stopping breast milk feeding, the stool will turn into white clay-like consistency, and the jaundice will continue to worsen. It is recommended that breastfeeding mothers should consume more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins, and check after one or two weeks, hoping this will be helpful to you.