Question
Why do newborns have high jaundice?
Answer
High jaundice in newborns is normal. Normally, the jaundice index in newborns should not exceed 12.9mg/dl. As long as it does not exceed 15 milligrams, it is basically physiological jaundice. Physiological jaundice can regress on its own. My baby is now four days old and has developed jaundice, as they seem quite yellow. We took them to the hospital for a check-up and found that it was above the standard, so they are currently under blue light therapy. Why do newborns have high jaundice?