Question
After four days of birth, my baby’s jaundice index reached 12.6, and the doctor recommended medication. Can sunlight therapy help alleviate the jaundice?
Answer
Jaundice typically appears in normal newborns about three days after birth and reaches its peak around one week later. Generally, jaundice should naturally subside within two weeks. However, premature babies or those with lower birth weights may develop jaundice earlier and have higher jaundice indices. In such cases, in addition to following the doctor’s orders to take medication to alleviate jaundice, appropriate sunlight exposure can also aid in the disappearance of jaundice. Moreover, ensuring that the baby receives sufficient nutrition, promotes defecation and urination, and enhances metabolism are also important measures to help eliminate jaundice. At the same time, moderation