Question
Why do babies develop jaundice after birth? Is it due to a lack of certain substances during pregnancy?
Answer
Jaundice in newborns is not caused by a lack of substances during pregnancy, but rather by an increase in bilirubin concentration in the blood after birth. Newborns break down red blood cells at a faster rate. If diagnosed with physiological jaundice, probiotics and milk thistle capsules can be given to improve the symptoms of jaundice. If the jaundice does not completely disappear after a period of time, it is recommended to take the child to the hospital for blue light therapy to eliminate the jaundice.