Patient's question:
My baby is about to be born soon, and there are about three days left until the due date. Today is the last prenatal check-up. At the corridor, I saw a little baby with slightly yellow skin. During small talk, I learned it was physiological jaundice. On the way back, I was very worried that my baby might have the same condition, so I wanted to understand the characteristics of physiological jaundice in newborns.Doctor's answer:
Hello, physiological jaundice in newborns, especially, usually appears 2-3 days after birth and is most severe between 3-5 days. Full-term infants generally recover within 7-14 days, while premature infants usually recover within 2-3 weeks. Additionally, jaundice is typically mild, and the child does not exhibit other discomfort symptoms. It is recommended to carefully observe the newborn at birth to determine if it is physiological. If it is physiological, you can rest assured.