Question
The newborn has been born over ten days, and was previously treated for pneumonia in the neonatal intensive care unit. The family recently noticed that the baby’s skin has shown signs of jaundice. In this situation, is it advisable to continue with blue light therapy?
Answer
Based on the described situation, it is suspected that the newborn may have breastfeeding jaundice. It is recommended to continue with blue light therapy and to continue taking Astragalus and Bifidobacteria. For newborn jaundice issues, timely symptomatic treatment measures should be taken and medical consultation should not be delayed. If the jaundice symptoms persist without improvement, then consideration should be given to adjusting the treatment plan.