Is It Suitable for Newborns with Jaundice to Drink Glucose Powder?

Question

A two-week-old baby has developed jaundice and is currently being breastfed. Some suggest that drinking glucose powder may help alleviate the jaundice. Is it effective for newborns with jaundice to drink glucose powder? What should be paid attention to in daily life?

Answer

For a two-week-old baby with mild jaundice, giving glucose powder may be considered to help alleviate the condition. However, if the jaundice index is high, the baby should be taken to the hospital for examination and follow the doctor’s guidance in using medications to reduce jaundice. In more severe cases of jaundice, the baby may need to be hospitalized for blue light therapy and breastfeeding may need to be temporarily suspended if necessary.