Patient's question:
The newborn's jaundice dropped to over 100, and they were just discharged from the hospital today. Occasionally, there is a sense of twitching, sometimes breathing movements are quite large, and sleep does not seem very stable. Before being hospitalized, the jaundice level was over 400, but there were no issues with twitching or breathing. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
In this case, it's still worth considering the possibility of it being related to the child's previous jaundice. Although it has come down, it hasn't fully recovered yet. Exposing the child to more sunlight will also help further reduce the jaundice. It's important to closely monitor the child's mental state.The baby sleeping restlessly is a normal phenomenon, as it's due to the baby's underdeveloped nervous system. Occasional double breathing in the baby is also normal and doesn't necessarily indicate convulsions. It's recommended that you continue to observe the baby. If the baby is feeding well, in good spirits, and has normal bowel and bladder habits, it's likely that the baby is doing fine.