You can pump your colostrum and breastmilk for the baby. The nursing staff can help you with this and you can use a hospital pump. Lactation consultants, breastfeeding counselors and La Leche League leaders can also help. Jaundice Jaundice in newborns is very common and usually appears at about 3 to 4 days. Newborn Jaundice One of the best ways to prevent or treat this kind of jaundice is to breastfeed the baby often.
Colostrum has a laxative effect which helps the baby pass stools.
Stooling often reduces the risk of jaundice. Sometimes the baby will need treatment, such as special lights. These lights can be used in the hospital, at home, or in the form of a special baby blanket. This type of jaundice occurs when the baby is several weeks old. After ruling out all other possible causes for the jaundice, the doctor may want to test the baby's blood after you have stopped nursing for 24 hours.