Question
My baby had an average jaundice index of 14.2 measured by transcutaneous measurement on the third day after birth. After taking Barberry and Mother Love, the index was still 14 on the seventh day. On the twelfth day, it was carefully checked and found to be 9.5. Now it’s about the 20th day, and only a slight jaundice symptom is visible (only around the eye corner and sclera). However, there is something yellow on the upper and lower jaws inside the mouth. What is going on? During this period, I have taken 12 Barberry and 15 Mother Love. Is there any impact on intelligence so far? I am thinking of going to the hospital for a detailed check-up in two days. Could you please tell me what kind of detailed check-up should I do? Thank you.
Answer
Hello, based on the information you provided, your baby had a transcutaneous measured jaundice index of 14.2 on the third day after birth. After treatment (including taking Barberry and Mother Love), the index was 14 on the seventh day and 9.5 on the twelfth day. Now, approximately on the 20th day, only slight jaundice symptoms are visible (only around the eye corner and sclera), but there is something yellow on the upper and lower jaws inside the mouth. Please be assured that since both your baby’s mother and father are O-negative blood types, and your baby is also O-negative, hemolytic jaundice can be ruled out. Additionally, your baby’s jaundice index is not high enough to cause severe brain damage. Therefore, it will not harm your baby’s intelligence.