Some health problems can make it harder for babies to breastfeed. But there are some tips that may help:
is caused by an excess of bilirubin, which is found in the blood but usually only in very small amounts. In the newborn period, bilirubin can build up faster than it can be removed from the intestinal tract. Jaundice can appear as a yellowing of the skin and eyes. The jaundice usually clears up by 2 weeks of age and usually is not harmful.
Your baby's doctor may monitor his or her bilirubin level with blood tests. Some babies with jaundice may need treatment with a special light . This light helps break down bilirubin into a form that can be removed from the body easily. See your baby's doctor if your baby spits up after every feeding and has any of the other symptoms listed in this section. If your baby has GERD, continue breastfeeding. Infant formula is harder to digest than breastmilk.Premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 weeks. Premature babies often have a low birth weight . Both of these can make it challenging to breastfeed, especially if the baby has to stay in the hospital for extra care.
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