Patient's question:
Today I went to the hospital to visit my older sister-in-law. She had a baby a couple of nights ago, and at one hospital, she mentioned being worried about the baby having jaundice. She doesn't know when it might appear. Could you please tell me how long after birth does jaundice typically appear in babies?Doctor's answer:
This friend, hello, there are two types of jaundice in babies, one is normal and the other is abnormal. Normal baby jaundice appears 2-3 days after birth, peaks between 4-6 days, and disappears after 7-10 days. If your baby is a preterm infant, the duration of jaundice may be extended by a few days, which is a normal phenomenon. If it is very severe, phototherapy will be required.