Billirubin Level is 14.7 after Photother

2020-08-22 04:41:32
My daughter born on 11th Aug 2020. She was in NICU on 3rd and 4th Day for a Phototherapy as the Billirubin Level was high 18+ She was discharged from Hospital on Last Sunday. Although, she is active and getting feeds properly. However, what are the other precautions, we should take as a parents. Please advice. Thank you Prasun K. Pakhira
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Exclusive and adequate breastfeed for 6 months Watch for yellowish discolouration of skin below abdomen, if increasing consult pediatrician

Answered2020-08-22 05:57:31

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Continue exclusive breast feeding followed by burping. Look for any decreased feeding/ refusals to feed/dullness. If any of these is present, consult urgently to a Pediatrician.

Answered2020-08-22 05:17:16

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Give exclusive breast feeding and vit d & calcium supplement....
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burping after feed...vaccination on time

Answered2020-08-22 05:01:13

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Normal routine care required. Exclusive breast feeding for 6months to be done followed by burping. Maintain hygiene .

Answered2020-08-22 05:56:56

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1)Maintain proper body temperature by proper wrapping 2)Adequate breast feeding followed by adequate burping (at least two burps after feeding) 3)Hygiene 4)Gentle massage 5)Multivitamins (vit d3) 6)No gripe water /ghutti 7)No water /honey 8)Calm and quiet surrounding 9)Gentle calm music 🎶 around for some time 10) Mother should talk continuously with baby, touch helps in good growth of baby 11)Regular vaccination

Answered2020-08-22 05:02:40

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