A member asked:

Month old with high direct bilirubin? they say it's from my breastfeeding?

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Dr. Jon Ahrendsen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Maybe: It depends on how high the 'high level' is, and how healthy your baby is, better if the baby was full term, not as good if the baby is a premie. In general dr.S get worried when the level is near 20. It would be unusual for a level this high with a month old infant. There are 'baby metabolic factors' that are possible too. Have your doctor explain the evaluation process and tell you just how high.

Answered 6/23/2012

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