Patient's question:
I would like to ask what factors cause neonatal jaundice. What index can be considered healthy for the baby. I am currently looking for a baby to receive treatment. I am also quite nervous now. What factors cause neonatal jaundice?Doctor's answer:
The characteristics of bilirubin metabolism in newborns determine that jaundice occurs after birth. Due to the lack of signs of elevated blood oxygen partial pressure, red blood cells are rapidly destroyed, producing more bilirubin. Meanwhile, newborns have low liver enzyme activity, which cannot clear excessive bilirubin. Newborn jaundice primarily occurs in breastfed infants. Therefore, chemicals and hormones in breast milk are another factor that can cause newborn jaundice. However, this type of jaundice is mostly physiological jaundice, which is harmless to newborns. Mothers should be encouraged to continue breastfeeding.