Patient's question:
My baby has been born for a week now. I noticed that the baby's face is a bit yellow, so I took them for a check-up and the bilirubin level was 14.5. I want to know if a newborn with a bilirubin level of 14.5 is serious?Doctor's answer:
Newborns are best exposed to sunlight in the morning, which can alleviate jaundice and supplement calcium. The value of 14.5 is not very high. Neonatal jaundice occurs 2-3 days after birth, with the peak occurring 4-5 days after birth. It subsides around a week. The baby is at the peak of jaundice at 4 days, and it is recommended to monitor. Newborns spend most of their time sleeping, which is not a problem. As long as the jaundice index does not exceed 15, it is generally okay. Can the baby be exposed to more sunlight?