Question
Is neonatal jaundice light therapy harmful to infants?
Answer
For neonatal jaundice, it is generally a normal physiological phenomenon. However, if the jaundice index is too high, it may indicate pathological jaundice, which usually requires blue light therapy. This treatment method generally has little impact on the baby, but it’s important to protect the baby’s eyes and external genitalia during treatment, and the duration of the light exposure should not be too long, so the harm to the infant is minimal.