Mycoplasma tests typically take about a week to produce results.

A 20-day-old baby’s stool has appeared black, oil-like particles, which may be due to an underdeveloped digestive system.

Newborn Care Measures: Generally, a newborn’s umbilical cord will fall off after 1 to 2 weeks. If the umbilical cord has not fallen off after 2 weeks, observe for any signs of infection. Before the umbilical cord falls off, you can use alcohol to wipe the base of the cord to keep it dry, which helps accelerate the falling off of the cord and the healing of the navel.

The heel prick test performed on newborns is used to screen for congenital hypothyroidism and phenylketonuria, enabling early detection and treatment.

How to manage newborn jaundice?

A newborn at 20 days old has high jaundice levels. After taking one box of Yinzhi Huang, constipation has not improved, and blood test indices have not dropped. The doctor has prescribed another box of Yinzhi Huang and a complementary medication, Yueran Granules, but concerns are raised about potential drug interactions.

Newborn Jaundice Treatment Inquiry and Expert Advice

Why does a newborn need to undergo a phenylketonuria re-examination? Is this test necessary to be done?

A newborn weighing over 4 pounds at birth, choked on water, and had a weak cry. Inquiry about potential diseases and treatment methods.

Standard procedure and effectiveness of newborn vaccination