The mother should supplement lack of breast milk with formula until quantity of milk increases
Phototherapy may be necessary and the following chart and [BiliTool] can be used as a reference for treatment
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Low Risk: ≥38 weeks + no risk factors
Medium Risk: (≥38 weeks + risk factors) or (35-37 weeks and no risk factors)
High Risk: 35-37 weeks + risk factors
Breast feeding jaundice
More common causes are listed first, followed by less common causes
Breast milk jaundice
Neonatal jaundice
Due to substances in milk that inhibits glucuronyl transferase. It may start as early as 3rd day and reaches peak by 3rd week of life. It is unlikely to cause kernicterus
Biliary atresia
Neonatal rashes
Patient does not receive adequate oral intake which then causes reduced bowel movement/bilirubin excretion. Best diagnosed by looking for signs of dehydration and comparing weight to birth weight.