Patient's question:
My child, who was born via cesarean section, showed signs of high jaundice three days after birth. Although newborn infants may appear slightly yellow immediately after birth, if it is physiological jaundice, it will disappear quickly. However, if it is pathological jaundice, the yellowing will worsen. Fortunately, my child did not continue to worsen in color during the postpartum period.Doctor's answer:
The phenomenon of jaundice in newborns is not abnormal and usually naturally resolves within a certain period of time. If jaundice symptoms appear and do not subside, the baby can consume some nutrient-rich foods during breastfeeding and eat more foods high in vitamins to help absorb nutrients. It is important to supplement with adequate water and expose the baby to sunlight for about 10 minutes (two times a day), which is beneficial for the disappearance of jaundice.