Bilirubin levels of 12 mg/dL (170 µmol/L) to 17 mg/dL can generally be rechecked within 24hrs and supplementation with formula
Bilirubin levels of >17 mg/dL (294-430 µmol/L) should have phototherapy as well as formula supplementation while continuing breast<unk>
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.