Question
After ten days of birth, the neonate’s bilirubin level reached 36, and the doctor recommended blue light therapy. The mother, who was on antihypertensive medication due to postpartum hypertension, suspects that breast milk might be the cause of the jaundice. What are some home remedies for neonatal jaundice?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice can be categorized into physiological and pathological types, with pathological jaundice appearing earlier and fading later. According to the description, the neonate’s condition falls under pathological jaundice. It is recommended to first try taking carotene granules for treatment. If the effect is not satisfactory, consider combining it with blue light therapy. In addition, during the treatment of neonatal jaundice, apart from symptomatic treatment, the patient’s dietary status and mental state are also extremely important. Avoid excessive tension and worry to prevent any unnecessary adverse effects on the recovery of neonatal jaundice.