My baby is premature, and he turned yellow all over 16 days after birth. Now even his whites of the eyes are yellow. The skin test result is above 10 but not more than 13. I want to know if this situation requires hospitalization and how long neonatal jaundice usually lasts.
If a newborn’s jaundice does not improve after a week, it may be pathological. Consider using blue light therapy, along with wearing an eye mask and intravenous glucose injection.
The duration of neonatal jaundice typically ranges from 2 to 4 weeks, but may vary due to individual differences.
The duration for consuming preterm infant formula is not fixed and mainly depends on the growth and development of the preterm infant.
The frequency and quality of an infant’s bowel movements can vary from baby to baby, but ideally, one bowel movement a day with a soft, moderate consistency and regularity is normal. If there is a change in the frequency or quality of bowel movements, it may be necessary to increase fluid intake or consult a doctor.
Under normal circumstances, a fetus has one umbilical cord containing two umbilical arteries and one umbilical vein. In rare cases, there may be a single umbilical artery.
Inquire about the recommended dosage of naloxone for neonatal apnea.
Discuss the severity of fungal infection in premature babies and related treatment methods.
The severity of neonatal hemolytic disease varies depending on the strength of the antigenicity, the individual’s immune response, and the fetal metabolic capacity. In severe cases, it may lead to respiratory failure or pulmonary hemorrhage, even death, with some survivors experiencing sequelae. Severe cases may require blood transfusion treatment.
Neonatal hypoxemia-ischemic encephalopathy can lead to severe sequelae, requiring timely treatment, including oxygen therapy and neural nutrition support. Parents should closely monitor their baby’s symptoms and seek medical attention promptly to avoid delaying treatment.
