Question
My baby is ten days old, and the jaundice level has reached 35. The doctor suggests blue light therapy, but I think it’s caused by breastfeeding since I have postpartum hypertension and have been taking blood pressure medication. What’s happening with my newborn’s high jaundice blood count?
Answer
It’s still best to follow the doctor’s guidance and suggestions. Visit a specialized pediatric clinic for a follow-up consultation and arrange for hospital admission procedures. Then, receive systematic medication based on the symptoms, and regularly check the changes in the jaundice index and blood counts. Always carefully observe your baby’s condition. Encourage your baby to drink more water to enhance metabolism. For newborns with jaundice, in addition to understanding symptomatic treatment, you can use folk remedies as auxiliary treatment in daily life. In everyday eating and drinking, be sure not to overeat or undereat, and avoid binge eating and drinking.