Question
My baby is one month old, and the doctor said the bilirubin level was 14 on the fourth day after birth. After taking Yinzhu Huang Granules for a few days, the jaundice subsided and I stopped the medicine. What should I do if my newborn has elevated jaundice?
Answer
The normal range for newborn bilirubin levels is typically observed 2-5 days after birth, with full-term infants clearing it within 14 days and premature infants within 4 weeks. The serum bilirubin level for full-term infants is 205 mmol/l, and for premature infants, it’s 257 mmol/l. You can stop breastfeeding for a few days as breast milk jaundice is likely. Switch to formula milk and give some Yinzhu Huang oral liquid. Drinking some sugar water or glucose water can also help treat newborn jaundice. It’s also recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a comfortable mood to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery speed.