Question
Can probiotics be given to newborns with jaundice to improve their digestive condition?
Answer
Newborn jaundice typically appears within 2-3 days after birth and is known as physiological jaundice, mainly caused by abnormal bilirubin metabolism in newborns. This is a normal phenomenon that almost all infants experience. If digestive discomfort occurs during this period, it can be considered to give intestinal probiotics to promote digestion and metabolism. Jaundice will gradually return to normal as the metabolism proceeds normally, so giving probiotics during the period of newborn jaundice is feasible.