Question
A 14-day-old baby, who was delivered by cesarean section and inhaled amniotic fluid at birth, resulting in aspiration pneumonia. On the fifth day, the bilirubin level reached 16.5. Subsequently, the baby was transferred to the pediatric department for two days of blue light therapy and intravenous treatment for pneumonia, and was discharged after five days of hospitalization. Currently, there is a slight yellowing of the baby’s face again. Will neonatal jaundice recur after treatment?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice in a one-month-old baby may recur, possibly related to factors such as infection and breastfeeding. It is recommended to seek follow-up at local medical institutions to assess the bilirubin level. If the bilirubin level is too high, medication treatment or blue light therapy may still be necessary. Blue light therapy has minimal impact on the baby and is a relatively recommended treatment method.