Question
My baby is ten days old and has a high bilirubin level of 32. The doctor recommended blue light therapy, but I think it’s caused by breast milk since I have postpartum hypertension and have been taking blood pressure medication. How should I handle the situation where the newborn’s jaundice decreases and then increases again?
Answer
If a thorough blood test shows no issues, there’s no need to worry too much. Simply allowing the baby to get more sunlight can be effective. Just make sure to cover the baby’s eyes when exposing them to the sun. Newborn jaundice is a condition that is not easy to recover from. Patients should maintain a positive attitude, face it with an optimistic mindset, and only in this way can they boost their confidence in combating newborn jaundice and believe that recovery is definitely achievable.