Learn how to preliminarily determine if a newborn has jaundice at home, as well as professional diagnostic and treatment methods.

Learn how to identify neonatal jaundice through visual observation and professional medical testing.

Learn how to interpret newborn jaundice values, differentiate between physiological and pathological jaundice, and the corresponding treatment measures.

Discussing the meaning of a newborn jaundice index of 14 and how to assess the severity of jaundice.

Most newborns will experience jaundice, usually appearing within the first 3 days of birth and is considered physiological jaundice, which typically subsides around 14 days. If jaundice appears within the first 24 hours after birth, is severe, or progresses rapidly, and recurs after fading, it may be pathological jaundice. If you are unsure about your baby’s condition, it is recommended to consult a doctor for a jaundice test and follow the doctor’s advice for treatment.

The transcutaneous bilirubinometer measurement value should typically be less than 10, and the normal blood bilirubin level is less than 205umol/l.

Learn about the timing of obtaining the blood test results for newborn jaundice and how to deal with jaundice issues.