my nephew is 9 days old and she her total bilirubin level is 13.2( direct 1.2 & indirect 12) .suggest me how to reduce / cure jaundice at home .my doctor suggested for phototherapy but we don't want to admit her in hospital

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy2 years ago

A. there should not be any need of phototherapy at this bilirubin as well as this number of days age of the child and you have to just give breastfeeding and the bilirubin will decrease on its own in next few days

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