Question
The newborn is 32 days old. Today, the jaundice level was measured at 44umol/L on the forehead, 52umol/L on the cheeks, and 85umol/L on the chest. How should the baby be cared for?
Answer
The doctor recommends discontinuing breastfeeding for three days to observe whether it is due to milk jaundice, and then returning for a follow-up check on the jaundice level three days later.