Question
My baby was born on the 11th day, and the jaundice levels were said to be normal during the period. However, on the morning of the 19th, it was measured and found to have exceeded the normal value. How can neonatal jaundice be alleviated and treated effectively?
Answer
Hello, your baby is now 10 days old. According to the standard, the maximum jaundice index for full-term infants should not be lower than 221, and for premature infants, it should not be lower than 257. Whether full-term or premature, it falls under pathological jaundice. As long as the test results show that jaundice is decreasing and is based on indirect bilirubin levels, and there are no other issues, blue light therapy is an effective method.