Question
My daughter was born four days ago, and her skin has been yellowish. She’s in an incubator, and the doctor said it’s a mild case of jaundice. I don’t know what’s going on. Is baby jaundice related to the number of days?
Answer
Is newborn jaundice related to the number of days? If the baby develops jaundice around three to four days old, and they are in good spirits and breastfeeding normally, then this is a normal physiological jaundice, which is not directly related to the mother. We can take an observational approach, allowing the baby to eat, drink, and defecate more, and monitor the changes in the jaundice index. As long as the jaundice gradually subsides or the jaundice index remains within the normal range, no special treatment is needed. It is recommended that you go to a better hospital for further examination and consultation.