Question
Why does neonatal hemolytic disease accompany jaundice?
Answer
Neonatal hemolytic disease often comes with jaundice. This is a sign to suspect hemolytic disease when physiological jaundice does not subside after 5-7 days or even worsens. To ensure that the antibiotic treatment process is sufficient to kill the hemolytic disease bacteria and prevent recurrence, it is recommended to keep breast milk during treatment, use a breast pump to extract the milk, and have the nurse in the ward help feed the baby. This not only aids in the baby’s nutrient absorption and rapid recovery from the disease but also retains the benefits of breast milk.