My DS had jaundice and was treated by phototherapy for 2 days. I'm not sure of his exact 'numbers' (whatever that means) but apparently he was borderline whether he needed the phototherapy or not. One of the midwives commented that if he had 'numbers' like that in a public hospital it's unlikely he would have had phototherapy - we would have just used frequent feeding and sunlight to get through it.

I'm keen to avoid the phototherapy this time. I found it quite distressing, it meant bubs wasn't with me overnight and I'm sure it contributed to my low breastfeeding supply as we were separated in those initial days.

I'm studying up on information for the impending arrival of my second. I'm likely to be induced at 37 weeks if my blood pressure can wait that long.

Is it likely that my second son will also have jaundice? I'm after information on these 'numbers', what are my treatment options for jaundice and how I can feed my way through jaundice rather than phototherapy.

All information and experiences welcome!

Cheers,
Fiona