Question
What should be done if a newborn has jaundice with a bilirubin level of 8.5 on the face and 11.3 from the neck to the chest after returning home from the hospital for a blood test on the 4th day?
Answer
Newborn jaundice can be either physiological or pathological. Based on your description, your child’s jaundice appeared four days after birth and is considered physiological. In this case, hospitalization is not necessary. It is recommended that you follow the doctor’s advice to take appropriate medication, drink plenty of water, and expose the baby to sunlight at appropriate times.