Their infants become more jaundiced, have higher bilirubin levels, and the jaundice lasts longer than in other infants. Some breast fed infants may remain mildly jaundiced up to their third month of life. The mother can express the milk or pump her breasts to maintain comfort and the flow of milk. When nursing is restarted, the bilirubin will not return to previous levels. Full recovery is expected.
Complications There are usually no complications.
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