Patient's question:
The baby developed jaundiced skin and yellow eyes just three days after birth. Regarding this phenomenon, the mother is truly very anxious. She asked the doctor, "What is the normal level of jaundice for newborns?"Doctor's answer:
Jaundice occurs 2-5 days after birth. In full-term infants, it resolves within 14 days, while in preterm infants, it resolves within 4 weeks. The serum bilirubin level in full-term infants is 205 mol/L, and in preterm infants, it is 257 mmol/L. The serum bilirubin level in full-term infants is 12.9 mg/dL, and in preterm infants, it is 15 mg/dL. It is reported that within 24 hours of jaundice occurring, the serum bilirubin level in full-term infants is 205 mol/L, and in preterm infants, it is 257 mmol/L. Jaundice persists longer than in full-term infants, resolving within 14 days. Alternatively, jaundice may recur. This indicates that the jaundice in newborns is unhealthy. Active treatment is recommended.