Question
One month after birth, the yellowish color on the child’s face and whites of the eyes has not faded. The child has normal stools and is breastfed. I am asking how to deal with the issue of neonatal jaundice that does not recede.
Answer
Examine the neonate’s liver function, determine the degree of jaundice, and consider blue light therapy if treatment is needed. If it does not meet treatment standards, try to temporarily stop breastfeeding for three days to observe whether the jaundice subsides, to determine if it is due to breast milk jaundice. If it subsides, one can resume breastfeeding and pair it with sunbathing to help jaundice recede. If jaundice recurs after resuming feeding, one should stop again and consider alternative feeding options. These suggestions are for reference only; actual treatment should be determined by local doctors.