Question
A family member mentioned that they recently welcomed a newborn and expressed concerns about neonatal jaundice. When does neonatal jaundice typically appear after birth?
Answer
Neonatal jaundice is categorized into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice usually starts to appear 2-3 days after the baby is born, reaches its peak between 4-6 days, and gradually subsides after 7-10 days. In the case of premature infants, the duration of jaundice may be slightly longer, but this is usually normal. If the degree of jaundice is severe, blue light therapy may be required. Is there anything else I can help you with?