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Jaundice in newborn
My baby's bilirubin ranged from 15.9 ,14.7,13.5 then again increased to 14.2 on day 5 what could be the reason for increase.Breast feed is stopped for a day and phototherapy is being continued. What will be further course of action in case bilirubin still increase. Pls advice.
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Dr. Rajeev Ranjan
Pediatrician
22 yrs exp
Noida
Breast milk should be stopped for 48 hours and by day 7 it will start decreasing
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