Question
What should be done to treat a newborn’s jaundice and drowsiness?
Answer
Newborns love to sleep in this month, averaging about 22 hours of sleep each day. It’s normal for a baby’s skin to turn yellow within 2 days of birth, reaching its peak within a week and then gradually fading. Jaundice usually resolves within 2 weeks. If the baby is eating well and has normal urination and defecation, no special treatment is usually needed. If the jaundice index is too high or persists for too long, it’s necessary to go to the hospital for further examination to rule out pathological jaundice and, if necessary, undergo blue light therapy.