Patient's question:
A newborn baby has a little yellow on their body. I'm a first-time parent and don't know much about it. I heard from others that newborn babies are supposed to develop jaundice. Is this normal? If the baby has jaundice, please ask: What should I do if newborn jaundice doesn't go away?Doctor's answer:
Normal newborn jaundice usually appears again two to three days after birth and becomes most severe between five to seven days. Full-term infants typically see it naturally fade away within ten to fourteen days.Medical Advice: The jaundice level in newborns should not exceed 12. If it is severe, hospitalization may be required to prevent high jaundice levels from interfering with intellectual development. For less severe cases, blue light therapy can be administered without hospitalization.
In addition to treating newborn jaundice, patients are advised to pay attention to their diet and maintain a positive mood in daily life to enhance their physical condition and accelerate recovery.