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AAP Clinical Practice Guideline AAP Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia. Pediatrics. 2004;114:297–316 Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation Nomogram for designation of risk in 2840 well newborns at 36 or more weeks’ gestational age with birth weight of 2000 g or more or 35 or more weeks’ gestational age and birth weight of 2500 g or more based on the hour-specific serum bilirubin values.

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AAP Clinical Practice Guideline

AAP Subcommittee on Hyperbilirubinemia. Pediatrics. 2004;114:297–316

Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in the Newborn Infant 35 or More Weeks of Gestation

Nomogram for designation of risk in 2840 well newborns at 36 or more weeks’ gestational age with birth weight of 2000 g or more or 35 or more weeks’ gestational age and birth weight of 2500 g or more based on the hour-specific serum bilirubin values.

Jaundice and Breastfeeding Infants <38 weeks’ gestation and

breastfed at higher risk Systematic assessment on all infants

before discharge for the risk of severe hyperbilirubinemia

Provide parents with written and verbal information about newborn jaundice

Provide appropriate follow-up based on the time of discharge and the risk assessment

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Management of Breastfeeding JaundiceIncrease caloric intake.Increase breastfeeding

frequency to 10–12 feedings/day.

Increase duration of breastfeeding.

Improve latch and positioning.

Provide supplements only when medically indicated.

Enhance milk production and transfer.

Decrease enterohepatic reabsorption.

Increase stool output.Lower serum bilirubin.

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Breastmilk Jaundice Definition

Begins after day of life 5–7. Increased bilirubin reabsorption

from intestine. Lasts several weeks to months.

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Breastmilk Jaundice Definition

Begins after day of life 5–7. Increased bilirubin reabsorption

from intestine. Lasts several weeks to months.

Management Avoid interruption of breastfeeding

in healthy term babies. No routine indication for water or

formula supplementation. If bilirubin >20 mg/dL, consider

phototherapy. Rule out other causes of

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Nursing Supplementation

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Illustration by Tony LeTourneau

Milk Expression Wash hands before manual or

hand expression. Use a good-quality electric

pump for regular expression. Milk storage

Chill as soon as possible. Refrigerate milk for up to 2

days. Freeze for longer storage.

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Milk Expression

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Photo © Jane Morton, MD, FAAP

Photo © Kay Hoover, MEd, IBCLC

Return to the Workplace or School Continued breastfeeding is

feasible and desirable for mother and infant.

Prepare ahead by discussing with the employer or school personnel.

Delay introduction of bottles until milk supply well established at 3–4 weeks.

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Employed Mother

Breaks for feeding/expressing

Private, clean place to pump

Refrigerator or cooler with ice packs to store and transport milk

Workplace Support

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Illustration by Tony LeTourneau

Adolescents and Breastfeeding

Highly recommended for adolescent mothers.

Prenatal education and postpartum support are essential.

Arrange with school personnel to express milk at school or use on-site child care program, if available.

Maintain healthy diet with adequate calories, 1,300 mg calcium per day, 15 mg iron, and a daily multivitamin.Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics

Breastfeeding and Maternal Illness Most maternal acute minor

illnesses and infections are compatible with breastfeeding. Breastfed infant receives protective

components from mother’s breastmilk.

Interruption of nursing may predispose an infant to an upper respiratory or gastrointestinal tract infection or may increase the risk of severity if an infection occurs.

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Breastfeeding and Maternal Illness

A few infections are not felt to be routinely compatible with breastfeeding in the US. HIV, HTLV-I, HTLV-II

Some infections require temporary cessation. Lesions on the breast due to active

herpes or syphilis Active, infectious tuberculosis until

treatment is initiated Varicella, if developed 5 days or less

before delivery and within 48 hours after deliveryAAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, 2003

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