Patient's question:
My child has just been born for thirty days. I heard that newborns can have jaundice, but I don't know what the normal range for jaundice is. I'm a bit worried about the baby. Doctor, I would like to understand what the normal range for jaundice in a 30-day-old newborn is?Doctor's answer:
Under normal circumstances, if a newborn exhibits jaundice again within 28 days, it is still referred to as newborn jaundice. However, if it occurs after 30 days, it is no longer considered newborn jaundice. You can check the baby's jaundice index to see if it falls within the normal range. If it does, there is no need to worry. The normal value for jaundice levels varies depending on the unit used for measurement. Generally, for a full-term baby, the jaundice level should be below 100. I recommend taking your child for a test.