Serum bilirubin levels in breast-fed vs formula-fed infants during the first 3-5 days of life.

Preutthipan, A; Siripoonya, P; Ruangkanchanasetr, S

Serum bilirubin levels in breast-fed vs formula-fed infants during the first 3-5 days of life.

Date

1993-04-01

Authors

Preutthipan, A

Siripoonya, P

Ruangkanchanasetr, S

Abstract

Breast feeding seems to be a cause of neonatal jaundice during the first five days of life; the mechanism of which needs further study. Thai infants appear to exhibit a higher level of "physiological jaundice" bilirubin level than Caucasians.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Preutthipan A, Siripoonya P, Ruangkanchanasetr S. Serum bilirubin levels in breast-fed vs formula-fed infants during the first 3-5 days of life. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 1993 Apr; 76(4): 217-21