Question
The baby girl is 18 days old, and her jaundice test has dropped to over 8 points, from 12.3 the other day. One day ago, she started crying and disturbing at noon and continued until midnight, then she stopped crying and disturbing. She drinks water and milk normally, and her body temperature is normal. Is it normal for a newborn to not cry or disturb with jaundice?
Answer
For newborns with jaundice, most cases are physiological jaundice. Currently, after discharge, if the baby doesn’t cry, doesn’t disturb, eats well, and sleeps well, this should be normal. Generally speaking, newborns who have not reached a month can sleep for more than 20 hours. It is recommended to breastfeed exclusively for up to 6 months, and continue to observe the baby’s condition. You can wait for about half a month to have the baby’s jaundice index checked at the hospital.