Question
A 54-day-old baby had a jaundice index of 5.4 at the time of discharge. After returning home and breastfeeding, the jaundice index decreased slightly. The parents want to confirm whether this is lactation jaundice and inquire about the severity of the condition, as well as whether hospitalization or medication is necessary.
Answer
The parents may consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding for a few days and then reassessing to determine if the issue is caused by breastfeeding.