Question
Newborns often experience sleep deprivation, accompanied by jaundice symptoms. Is there a direct connection between the two?
Answer
Newborns have not yet developed a mature sleep pattern, and occasional sleep deprivation is a normal occurrence. Parents should help establish regular sleep habits for their babies and provide a good sleep environment. Jaundice is categorized into physiological and pathological types. Pathological jaundice typically appears within 24 hours after birth, while physiological jaundice usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth, reaching its peak between 5 to 6 days, and gradually subsiding between 7 to 10 days. There is no direct connection between newborn sleep issues and jaundice.