breast milk jaundice.......any experience please.......need help quick for my friend.

[mytetherisending]

My friend has a son aged 2 wks, was jaundice but had phototherapy. They are in Cyprus in a military hospital and are telling her she has to stop bf for 48hrs for them to do tests. She is worried about her supply because she feeds about 10 times per day. Any perspective welcome. I also found a link which said it wasn't necessary.

[FourArms]

So you've got 9 days left to get him in the sun then (I lived in Akrotiri from age 15-19 and my parents have just finished another 3yr stint in Ay Nik. Met DH at St Johns during my 6th form )

[FourArms]

As always Kellymom has some good info

[mytetherisending]

hi all thanks for your input. Chris has gone to bed as she is shattered. I am sure she will be back when shes had some sleep.

[mytetherisending]

Hi all, I have had an update from Chris and she is continuing to breast feed Her ds is having blood and urine tests and then take it from there.

[popsycal]

excellent news - and the right decion imho (and that of lots of medical professionals )

[RhinestoneCowghoul]

Great that she's keeping going. Hope things settle down for her soon

[mytetherisending]

will keep you posted!

[mytetherisending]

Pleased to say that Chris ignored the Dr and carried on bf Her DSs bilirubin levels have continued to drop and they are doing well. Except a cold

[chrisgtfc]

hiya, cheers for replies!! Charlie is still breastfeeding and put on 10ozs in a week so I know I'm doing something right lol!! The doc says he would like the blood and urine tests to be repeated next week to see if anything has changed.