Question
A couple welcomed their child under limited economic conditions, and the baby was found to have a jaundice index of 110 after birth. Is a jaundice index of 110 in newborns considered severe?
Answer
Jaundice in newborns typically peaks on the fourth day after birth and then gradually decreases. If jaundice persists without improvement, it is often due to pathological jaundice and medical assistance should be sought. If jaundice is related to breastfeeding, the mother may temporarily stop breastfeeding for a few days to observe changes. If a baby still shows signs of jaundice after 24 days of birth, the possibility of breastfeeding jaundice is higher, and the baby should be taken to the hospital for further observation.