Patient's question:
Female baby 18 days old, jaundice test dropped to around 8, tested at 12.3 the day before yesterday. One day ago, she started crying and fussing from noon to midnight, then became quiet and calm. Drinking water and milk are normal, body temperature measurement is normal. Is it normal for a newborn with jaundice to not cry or fuss?Doctor's answer:
For infants born with jaundice, most cases are physiological jaundice. Now, after discharge, it should be normal for the baby not to cry, not to fuss, to eat well, and to sleep well. Generally, newborns who have not yet reached their full moon can sleep for more than 20 hours. It is recommended to exclusively breastfeed for the first 6 months, continue to monitor the baby's condition, and wait for about half a month before taking the baby to the hospital for a follow-up check on the jaundice index.