Question
The baby was born at 1 pm on the 26th. The bilirubin level measured on the third day morning was 6.1. The doctor didn’t prescribe any medicine. The bilirubin level was over 34 on the third day morning when it was measured again, and the baby was immediately brought to the neonatal department for blue light therapy, but it didn’t seem to help. Is this okay?
Answer
Jaundice in newborns is generally caused by infectious factors and hemolytic factors. According to your description, the child may also have a urinary tract infection. It’s best to undergo more frequent checks and consider the severity of the jaundice. Newborns with jaundice can use dietary therapy as an adjunctive treatment while understanding regular treatment. In daily life and diet, it’s important to avoid overeating or undereating, and definitely not to binge or starve.