Understand the criteria for judging the severity of neonatal jaundice

The Timing of Checking and Treatment for Newborn Jaundice

The vast majority of newborns may develop skin jaundice within the first seven days after birth, caused by the accumulation of bilirubin on the skin surface. Medically known as neonatal jaundice. The baby’s jaundice usually subsides within half a month, but sometimes it may take a month for it to disappear. Pay special attention and seek timely re-examination for babies whose jaundice appears prematurely or does not subside on time, or who experience a recurrence after the jaundice gradually disappears.

When does neonatal jaundice typically disappear on its own?

Understanding the time frame for neonatal jaundice to disappear, distinguishing between physiological and pathological jaundice, and providing professional advice.

Understanding the Time and Ways for Newborn Jaundice to Subside

Since my baby was born, there’s a bit of yellowish color on his forehead and around his eyes. The doctor said it’s jaundice. I’m worried that the baby is uncomfortable, and the baby has been crying all the time. If the baby has jaundice, where does the baby feel uncomfortable?

Exposing babies to sunlight can help with jaundice, but it’s important to protect their eyes and keep them warm

Baby’s hands and feet turning yellow may be due to consuming too much beta-carotene-rich foods, which will naturally disappear once the intake is stopped.

Exposure to sunlight can only improve, but not cure pathological jaundice. If exposed to sunlight, there’s no need to remove clothing.