Patient's question:
My baby is just three days old. The doctor checked and said it's physiological jaundice. I heard that giving the baby glucose water can help reduce jaundice. I don't know if it's okay to drink.Doctor's answer:
General newborn jaundice typically appears 2-3 days after birth. It peaks between 5-7 days and usually disappears within 10-14 days. For premature infants, it may last up to 3-4 weeks, but as long as the baby is in good condition and has a normal appetite, there is no immediate concern. It is recommended that mothers continue to monitor the situation for a few more days. If the jaundice does not improve, it may be necessary to visit the hospital for a serum bilirubin test. In the meantime, it is advisable to give the baby some sugar water and expose them to sunlight more often, as glucose does indeed help reduce jaundice. Add a little sugar to each drink, but stop once the jaundice has completely resolved.