DS is 2 weeks old, born at 37 weeks. He has been jaundiced since day 3 and it is slowly going. It only affected his face and chest and wasn't severe, now just his face. A slight tinge to his cheeks is all that's left.
The midwife is coming today to 'formulate a plan' as she's not happy it's hanging around this long.
Just wondering what that plan should involve if anything? I'm not introducing formula. He's bfing well, lost 3% of his birthweight and has gained rapidly since. He put on a pound last week. He's happy, alert and weeing/pooing well.
At what point is it wise to consent to bilirubin checks? The hospital is 45 minutes away and I don't drive. I will obviously take him if it's recommended but just wondered if anybody else had any more info?
DD had jaundice too and it slowly went but she was summer born and that helped. DS has been born into a delicious autumn. Pretty too look at yes, but it's not clearing the jaundice as quickly.