Based on your description, the flash from the jaundice meter does not affect the baby’s vision and will not cause any damage to the optic nerve.

How does neonatal jaundice affect children’s health?

Jaundice may have some impact, but it is not significant. The condition is categorized into physiological and pathological types. Physiological jaundice refers to a temporary jaundice caused solely by the characteristics of bilirubin metabolism, appearing 2 to 3 days after birth, reaching its peak between 4 to 6 days, and subsiding within 7 to 10 days. Preterm infants may experience a longer duration, with only mild loss of appetite as the main clinical symptom.

How does neonatal jaundice affect hearing?

Most neonates will experience normal physiological jaundice again, as long as the baby is in good spirits, feeding well, and does not have symptoms of convulsions or twitching. Moreover, if the baby receives timely symptomatic treatment when jaundice recurs, it generally will not lead to bilirubin encephalopathy, thereby not affecting the baby’s intelligence.

Explore the potential impact of neonatal jaundice on sleep, as well as the differences between physiological and pathological jaundice.

Discuss the impact of neonatal jaundice on weight gain, distinguishing between physiological and pathological jaundice and their different consequences.

Explore the impact of neonatal jaundice on weight gain, and differentiate between physiological and pathological jaundice.

Does neonatal jaundice affect weight gain?

The normal jaundice level for full-term newborns is generally 12.9mg/100ml, while for premature infants, it is 15mg/100ml. If the jaundice level is too high or persists, further treatment may be required, such as phototherapy.