Reducing Jaundice in Infants
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Question
Is there a source for reducing neonatal jaundice before a brit by immersing the infant in water with goldfish? I saw this being done and the fish died.
Answer
Hello,
I have not seen a source for this.
The basis of this is a well-known and very ancient practice done with pigeons for jaundice patients. The pigeon is placed on the patient's abdomen, and within a few minutes, the pigeon's liver swells, and the pigeon dies.
It seems this was adapted to something more delicate for infants.