Question
My baby was found to have jaundice after birth and was admitted for treatment. However, after four days of hospitalization, pneumonia was detected. The baby is eating, drinking, and defecating normally. Although all the indicators are moving towards normal values, I want to know what the connection is between the baby’s jaundice and pneumonia?
Answer
Many cases of neonatal pneumonia are caused by the baby inhaling amniotic fluid at birth. Jaundice is a common response in newborns. If the baby is currently undergoing treatment, a more comprehensive approach should be considered. Blue light therapy is a common method for treating neonatal jaundice. If medication is not well controlled, intravenous medication can be considered. Since newborns are more fragile, the recovery time for pneumonia is slower, generally requiring about ten days. It is recommended that during the treatment period, family members should take the baby out to get sunlight more often. This not only helps supplement calcium but also benefits the recovery from the disease.