Question
Many have observed that newborns often exhibit jaundice after birth, with severe cases potentially affecting brain development. Therefore, there is concern about whether all newborns commonly experience jaundice and how to deal with it.
Answer
Newborns generally undergo varying degrees of jaundice, with physiological jaundice being more common, so parents need not worry excessively. If the jaundice index does not exceed 15, it is recommended to let the baby bask in the sun for 15 minutes every morning and to ensure adequate hydration to promote excretion, which can help in the fading of jaundice. Over 70% of newborns will experience jaundice, which typically resolves naturally within a week. However, newborn jaundice still requires professional examination to differentiate between physiological and pathological jaundice, and appropriate treatment should be administered based on the examination results.