Question
My baby is ten days old and has high jaundice, up to 24. The doctor suggests blue light therapy, but I think it’s caused by breastfeeding, as I have postpartum hypertension and am on blood pressure medication. What help can I get? I’m really stressed out and hope you can guide me on what to do.
Answer
Hello, newborn jaundice is caused by an abnormal metabolism of bilirubin in the body. There are different types of jaundice in children, including physiological jaundice, pathological jaundice, breastmilk-induced jaundice, and hemolytic jaundice. If the child is drowsy, this condition should be checked to rule out the possibility of pathological jaundice. A bilirubin level of 24 in a child is very serious and requires thorough examination. It is recommended to take the child to the hospital for inpatient care for detailed examination and treatment.