Question
I just had a baby, and the baby has developed jaundice. I usually enjoy eating oranges. So, when the baby has jaundice, can the mother still eat oranges?
Answer
Newborn jaundice refers to an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin during the neonatal period, leading to an elevated bilirubin level in the blood and yellowing of the skin, mucous membranes, and sclera, which are the most common clinical problems in newborns. The condition can be classified into two main types: physiological jaundice, which generally does not require special treatment, and pathological jaundice, which may require blue light therapy to lighten the jaundice. There are no special dietary requirements for the mother; she can have a light diet or even eat oranges.