And here is the give away: The lecture also provided the clear evidence from multiple studies that infants breastfed under the guidance provided by the WHO Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative do not have excessive jaundice and are not at risk of kernicterus unless they have a pathologic condition which either increases serum bilirubin levels or RENDERS THE INFANT UNABLE TO FEED ADEQUATELY. (fedisbest.org)
A very small percentage of jaundiced newborns develop a condition called kernicterus, which can result in deafness, delayed development, or a form of cerebral palsy. (babycenter.com)
If your baby develops kernicterus, you should start treatment immediately. (pregnancy-info.net)