Question
The baby is just over a month old and has a yellow face. The bilirubin level was 13 on the seventh day after birth, and it went down later without medication. Now it’s yellow again, and after taking medication for three days, it still is. The bilirubin level has dropped quite a bit, but why did it turn yellow again? Do I need to have a check-up? Should I continue taking the medicine?
Answer
In the case of infants with persistent jaundice, a blood bilirubin measurement is necessary to assess the specific levels. Generally, the issue is not severe and its importance is not significant. Breastfeeding can also continue. Consideration should be given to breastfeeding jaundice; if it is breastfeeding jaundice, it will usually improve and gradually disappear. Question: Do I need to have a check-up? After taking medication for three days, I have recovered a lot. Do I need to continue taking the medicine? How often should I take the break? If it is breastfeeding jaundice, generally no medication treatment is needed.