Question
My wife is due in a week, but I’ve heard that newborns can have jaundice, and if it’s high, it can be dangerous, requiring hospitalization. I’m a bit worried now and would like to know how to prevent the baby’s jaundice from being too high in advance?
Answer
Physiological jaundice is a normal condition, and the baby won’t feel uncomfortable, so there’s no need to worry if you find out they have jaundice. To prevent neonatal jaundice from being too high, here are some tips: give the baby more water to drink, more glucose water, more sun exposure, and encourage the baby to defecate more often. Jaundice will improve quickly this way. If the jaundice doesn’t improve after the first month, it’s necessary to go to a hospital for blue light therapy. It’s recommended to visit a larger hospital for your baby’s examination.
