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Billirubin Level is 14.7 after Photother
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
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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.
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Give exclusive breast feeding and vit d & calcium supplement....
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burping after feed...vaccination on time
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Normal routine care required. Exclusive breast feeding for 6months to be done followed by burping.
Maintain hygiene .
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Dr. Madhur Nagrale
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Pune
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
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