Question
“Can newborn breast milk jaundice be effectively treated by solely taking Mongolian Milkvine Granules without stopping breastfeeding? If breastfeeding is stopped and medication is taken simultaneously, how can one determine if the jaundice subsided due to stopping breastfeeding or the medication’s effect?”
Answer
“Newborn breast milk jaundice typically does not require medication treatment. For mild cases of jaundice, breastfeeding can continue. If the jaundice is severe, consider temporarily stopping breastfeeding and switching to formula milk. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for infants. To ensure the baby receives necessary nutrition, adopt the method of multiple small feedings. During the period of breastfeeding cessation, use a breast pump to express milk to maintain continuous milk production. Once the baby’s jaundice diminishes or disappears, breastfeeding can be resumed. Even if mild jaundice appears later, breastfeeding does not need to be stopped again.”