Question
My child’s mother is O-negative blood type, and I am A-positive blood type. The baby is also A-positive blood type. On the sixth day after birth, the bilirubin level was 13.4, and on the seventh day it was 13.6. The baby was referred to pediatrics and the level dropped to 11 after a day of blue light therapy. Chest X-ray, liver function, and other indicators are normal, but absorption is not good. Can the baby be discharged after one full night of blue light therapy?
Answer
Your baby is considered to have physiological jaundice, which typically resolves within 7-15 days and sometimes may last up to a month. Although your baby’s bilirubin level decreased after one night of blue light therapy, there may be fluctuations. It is advisable to focus on treatment for a few days and discharge only after careful observation. Discharge should not be solely based on one night of intensive blue light therapy. These are my suggestions for the question ‘My child’s mother is O-negative blood type, and I am A-positive blood type.’ I hope this helps and wish you health!