Question
How to handle a newborn’s jaundice at day 3 with a bilirubin level of 17?
Answer
Your baby may have physiological jaundice. Physiological jaundice is usually mild, affecting only the face and neck, and occasionally spreading to other parts of the body and the whites of the eyes. This condition typically appears within 2 to 3 days after birth and resolves within 5 to 6 days. For premature infants, jaundice may last longer, even up to 4 weeks. Blue light therapy is recommended, which is usually effective.