Question
My baby is 4 days old and the bilirubin level was measured at 15 yesterday. Is this serious? The baby was 4 days old, and the bilirubin level was over 12 points yesterday, and it is now over 15 points. For the first two days after birth, due to unfamiliarity with changing diapers, the baby’s meconium output was insufficient, and there has been no bowel movement for the past two days. The bilirubin level has increased accordingly, and there are red spots on the baby’s back. I am worried whether it is caused by fetal toxicity. Please see the baby’s test report and request assistance.
Answer
Based on your description, your baby is 4 days old with a slightly elevated bilirubin level, and due to insufficient feeding, the baby’s defecation frequency has decreased, causing bilirubin to be unable to be effectively excreted from the body. I suggest increasing the frequency of breastfeeding to allow the baby to defecate more often, thereby reducing the bilirubin level. You can also consider giving the baby a dandelion extract and closely monitor the changes in bilirubin levels.