What Is Breast Milk Jaundice? Is It Serious?
Disease description:
After giving birth, my daughter developed jaundice, and the doctor diagnosed it as breast milk jaundice. What is this condition? Is it serious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Yanmei
Breast milk jaundice is not a particularly severe condition; it is a type of jaundice caused by breastfeeding, leading to persistent jaundice in newborns for up to three months after birth. However, affected infants typically exhibit normal growth and development, with no evidence of hemolysis or hepatic dysfunction. In most cases, the condition resolves spontaneously without treatment or intervention. If intervention is required, strategies may include adjusting breastfeeding practices, phototherapy (blue light treatment), or administering medications—such as a triple-probiotic preparation containing *Bifidobacterium* or smectite powder—as prescribed by a physician to alleviate symptoms.
