Patient's question:
I am 37 weeks pregnant now. Recently, my friend said that the baby might have jaundice again right after birth. What can pregnant women eat to prevent neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
Newborn jaundice is primarily caused by excessive bilirubin excretion in the baby's body. Pregnant women should consume more fruits and vegetables to enhance metabolism and promptly eliminate toxins from their bodies. Additionally, pregnant women can boil soups with red beans, green beans, dates, etc., which can clear heat, detoxify, diurese, and remove dampness, effectively preventing newborn jaundice. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive targeted treatment and achieve a quick recovery.