Question
The newborn’s bilirubin level reached 49 on the 10th day after birth, and the doctor recommended blue light therapy. The parents suspect that the jaundice is caused by breastfeeding, as the mother has postpartum hypertension and takes antihypertensive medication. When the neonate’s jaundice treatment in the hospital has been ongoing for several days without improvement, how should it be handled?
Answer
Firstly, it is necessary to understand the child’s bilirubin level and whether they are premature or full-term. If jaundice recurs, it is advisable to seek further treatment at the hospital. If the bilirubin level is not excessively high, oral medications such as Yin Zi Huang and probiotics can be considered as auxiliary treatments for jaundice reduction. If breastfeeding jaundice is suspected, it is recommended to temporarily stop breastfeeding for three days to observe changes in the jaundice. The treatment of neonatal jaundice should be based on specific circumstances, and parents should closely monitor their child’s health condition and follow medical advice.