My baby is about 12 days old, and the doctor says the total bilirubin level is over 340. What should I do? Is it serious?

My baby was born this morning, and the nurse said to observe the baby’s bowel movements. I’ve checked several times today and the baby has urinated several times, but there hasn’t been any stool yet, almost a full day has passed. What should I do if a newborn baby doesn’t pass meconium in a day?

If a newborn baby has a bulging bone at the back of the head, it is important to carefully observe and consult a doctor.

If a newborn baby has a hard lump inside the nipple, it is necessary to go to the hospital for examination to determine if it is breast hyperplasia or inflammation. If necessary, undergo breast ultrasound, head CT, or MRI examination.

Red dots in a baby’s mouth may be caused by viral infections like herpangina and should be diagnosed promptly. It’s best to consult a doctor and check antibody levels for confirmation.

Vomiting in newborns is a common issue, but if there are symptoms such as large, frequent vomiting, abnormal color, irritability, or coughing, medical attention should be sought promptly.

When a newborn is unable to burp, you can hold the baby’s upper body upright and let them lean against your shoulder, then gently pat their back until they burp and release the air from their stomach.

My little one is 30 days old, and every day, they have to strain hard to pass stool. Even when sleeping or feeding, they strain and can only pass a little bit at a time, and it’s very hard. Can someone tell me what’s going on? What should I do?

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