Patient's question:
Baby started showing a bit of yellow skin on the third day of birth. The jaundice index was around 8 to 9 points. The doctor said if it exceeds 12 points, it might be jaundice, so they asked us to monitor at home. Starting from the fourth day, the baby has been sleeping continuously for 5 to 6 hours at a time without waking up. We have to pick him up every three hours and force him to drink milk, but he drinks very slowly and does not suck continuously like other babies. Sometimes when he wakes up, he doesn't suck the nipple and it takes a long time for him to start sucking once it's in his mouth. However, now at nine days old, he can drink 70 milliliters. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal jaundice, any pathological jaundice caused by any reason should be identified and treated. This is especially important for premature infants within one week and children with severe aspiration, acidosis, intracranial inflammation, or severe infections, who must be treated as early as possible to avoid adverse consequences. The above advice is for the question "Newborn's skin is slightly yellow and has poor appetite, what should be done?" It is hoped that it helps you, and wish you good health!