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Difference Between Physiological & Pathological Jaundice. Physiological and pathological jaundice both result in a yellow tint to the skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membranes but are caused by different conditions. Physiological Jaundice. When jaundice occurs in a healthy baby, it is considered physiological jaundice.
4. Breast-feeding and jaundice Exclusively breast-fed infants have a different pattern of physiological jaundice as compared to artificially fed babies 2,3. Jaundice in breast-fed babies usually appears between 24-72 hours of age, peaks by 5-15 days of life and disappears by the third week of life.They have also been reported to have higher bilirubin levels.. Breast-feeding and jaundice Exclusively breast-fed infants have a different pattern of physiological jaundice as compared to artificially fed babies 2,3. Jaundice in breast-fed babies usually appears between 24-72 hours of age, peaks by 5-15 days of life and disappears by the third week of life.