Question
Three days after birth, the newborn’s jaundice index reached 225, and the doctor recommended hospitalization for blue light therapy. The parents do not want to be hospitalized and have heard that physiological jaundice can naturally regress through increased fluid intake. Is hospital treatment necessary?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, the newborn’s jaundice is usually caused by physiological jaundice, which typically resolves on its own. If hospitalization is not chosen, the newborn may still recover to normal, but hospital treatment may accelerate the recovery process. Generally, physiological jaundice can return to normal levels within a month, so there is no need to worry too much. Whether to be hospitalized should be decided by the parents based on the doctor’s advice and their own situation.