Question
My daughter was born on May 21st (due date was June 2nd) and was delivered by cesarean section. Today (5 days after birth), the pediatrician from the hospital we are staying at went to a nearby hospital for a check-up, and the bilirubin level was 16.8, which was considered elevated. I would like to ask what the cause of the baby’s jaundice might be?
Answer
Jaundice in babies is quite common. This is because babies have a short red blood cell metabolism cycle, excessive bilirubin production, and weak liver detoxification ability, leading to the accumulation of bilirubin in the baby’s body, thus causing jaundice. It can also be related to the parents’ blood types. Not severe jaundice usually does not leave any sequelae in the baby.