Patient's question:
Recently, I just finished giving birth, but the baby has developed jaundice. The doctor at the hospital recommended that the baby undergo blue light therapy. Is there any harm in the baby being exposed to blue light? I also want to ask if it's okay to only shine the blue light on the baby's face during treatment?Doctor's answer:
No, continuous or intermittent phototherapy treatment, the course of phototherapy is usually determined based on the baby's specific condition, typically lasting at least 3-5 days. During the phototherapy process, it is important to monitor for increased insensible water loss and side effects such as fever, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea. These side effects are generally mild. The main thing to note is that when exposed to blue light, the eyes and genital area should be covered. Therefore, there is no need to worry too much, as the risk to the baby is very low.