Patient's question:
I have a friend who has been married for three years and recently had a child. However, their child has high jaundice levels. I’m wondering if anyone knows whether this is related to the pregnant woman. Does anyone have specific information on this?Doctor's answer:
If a newborn has high jaundice, it is usually caused by several conditions. First, it may be due to bacterial infection, neonatal sepsis, and viral infection. Second, it is caused by neonatal hemolytic disease. Third, it is caused by congenital biliary atresia and biliary cyst. Fourth, it is due to breast milk jaundice. Breast milk jaundice lasts for more than 4-7 days. The jaundice reaches its peak within two or three weeks. As long as breastfeeding is stopped, bilirubin can decrease within three days. It may be a genetic disease. Many factors are external, and some are related to the pregnant woman.