Question
The newborn’s jaundice is now on the 12th day, and their face and eyes are both yellow. How severe is the newborn’s jaundice?
Answer
Hello, considering the child’s condition, it may be milk jaundice. Are they being breastfed? If so, it is recommended to stop breastfeeding for three days and try giving the baby formula milk instead. Additionally, a bilirubin test is needed to assess the situation. The hearing screening is mainly to rule out early hearing problems in newborns, and the duration of screening varies from person to person. Once the test is passed, it means the baby’s hearing is normal. It should be noted that do not conduct hearing screenings multiple times a day, as repeated screenings can have some impact on the baby.