Question
Is a jaundice index of 14 normal for a newborn?
Answer
A jaundice index of 14 is elevated and may fall outside the normal range. Jaundice in newborns is relatively common, but if it’s pathological jaundice, it may be considered to give the baby a Silibinin oral solution for treatment. The baby sleeps for about 18 to 20 hours a day, so breastfeeding can be done after the baby naturally wakes up. The peak period of jaundice usually occurs around 7 days after birth, and if the index reaches 10, it is recommended to observe the baby’s defecation more closely. At the same time, the baby can be given Silibinin oral solution, one-third of the dose each time, three times a day. If the jaundice index is only slightly elevated, it can be observed first, and the daily sun exposure time can be appropriately increased, along with external use of traditional Chinese medicine bathing.