Does jaundice prevent a bris from taking place?
Normal physiological jaundice is just that — normal. It does not prevent a bris from taking place. The bilirubin count can be as high as eighteen and as long as the doctor agrees that it is normal physiological jaundice, the bris may be scheduled for the eighth (or proper) day. Pathological jaundice does prevent a bris from taking place and your doctor will advise you. In any event, if the doctor determines that the baby may not have a bris for any health reason, the mohel may not proceed until the baby is declared fit and healthy by the doctor.
