Question
At ten days old, a newborn has a jaundice index of 12.2. Does treatment require?
Answer
For a normal full-term newborn, jaundice appears between the second and fourth day, peaks on average between the fourth and fifth day, and disappears within one to two weeks. Premature infants may experience longer-lasting jaundice. The color of the jaundice should not be too deep, with bilirubin levels averaging around 11 to 12 milligrams.