Advice History
Newborn Jaundice
Should I stop breasfeeding if my baby develops jaundice?
If your child develops jaundice and your mother or another older relative tells you to stop breastfeeding you probably should not listen to their advice. Although that is what they were told to do in generations past, it is no longer the case. Continue to breastfeed, it is actually beneficial to a jaundiced baby. Another old wives tale for curing jaundice was to swallow a spider wrapped in butter. Don't do that either.
How do I know if my baby has jaundice?
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