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Is Multivitamin Drops Safe For A New Born With Bilirubin Level Of 10.8?
Question: My Sister is 28 years old and she delivered a baby girl last week (at 38 weeks) weighted 2.6 kg, this week we went for a follow up and seen that the weight is reduced to 2.3 kg. Doctor has prescribed a multivitamin drop. Is it okay to give any supplement medication at this early phase? She is under exclusive breastfeeding , when can we expect the weight to be normal.
She has also born with high bilirubin and was under photo therapy for 3 Days. She has been discharged from hospital with a bilirubin level of 10.8 . We are exposing her to normal sunlight twice a day.
She has also born with high bilirubin and was under photo therapy for 3 Days. She has been discharged from hospital with a bilirubin level of 10.8 . We are exposing her to normal sunlight twice a day.
Brief Answer:
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Congrats on getting a newcomer into the family. Let me assure you that for a child of 2.6kg it is absolutely normal to lose 300g in the first two weeks. Gradually weight would start catching up once again.
It is normal for the bilirubin level to rise within the first week after birth. The mentioned level is acceptable for age (in days) and body weight. Continue to expose to morning sunlight and it would soon be fine.
Please ensure that the child gets exclusive breast feeding and no top feeds. It will ensure a healthy growth of the child. It would be good to give the Vitamin supplements as advised. Also give Calshine P Drops (Vitamin D) 0.5ml once daily (to be continued). This is important.
Let me know if I can help further.
Regards
No need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
Congrats on getting a newcomer into the family. Let me assure you that for a child of 2.6kg it is absolutely normal to lose 300g in the first two weeks. Gradually weight would start catching up once again.
It is normal for the bilirubin level to rise within the first week after birth. The mentioned level is acceptable for age (in days) and body weight. Continue to expose to morning sunlight and it would soon be fine.
Please ensure that the child gets exclusive breast feeding and no top feeds. It will ensure a healthy growth of the child. It would be good to give the Vitamin supplements as advised. Also give Calshine P Drops (Vitamin D) 0.5ml once daily (to be continued). This is important.
Let me know if I can help further.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Her bilirubin level has gone up today at 22.2. Should we admit her for photo therapy? Is the level at danger .
Brief Answer:
Admit the child at the earliest.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. The mentioned level of bilirubin is certainly high and calls for double surface phototherapy. You should get the child admitted for the same. If the level gets even higher, the risk increases and further steps might be needed.
Regards
Admit the child at the earliest.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. The mentioned level of bilirubin is certainly high and calls for double surface phototherapy. You should get the child admitted for the same. If the level gets even higher, the risk increases and further steps might be needed.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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