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  1. Apr 4, 2023 · In most cases, jaundice (also called hyperbilirubinemia) in newborns will disappear within 2 to 3 weeks. The higher the bilirubin levels are, the more the baby is at risk for brain damage....

  2. Jan 17, 2022 · The most common type of jaundice in newborns is physiological jaundice. This type of jaundice is normal. Physiological jaundice develops in most newborns by their second or third day of life. After your baby’s liver develops, it will start to get rid of excess bilirubin.

  3. Jan 6, 2022 · Your baby should be examined for jaundice between the third and seventh day after birth, when bilirubin levels usually peak. If your baby is discharged earlier than 72 hours after birth, make a follow-up appointment to look for jaundice within two days of discharge.

  4. Nov 2, 2022 · Most newborn babies turn at least a little bit yellow. Known as jaundice, this condition is a very common and usually normal part of the newborn period. But in some very rare cases it can lead to, or be a sign of, a more serious problem. That's why parents need to know about it.

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  5. Overview. Jaundice is a liver-related condition that causes a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, and sometimes other less obvious symptoms. While it’s quite common and temporary in...

  6. Jan 11, 2022 · Jaundice is common, but it can have serious complications. If your doctor recommends treatment, such as phototherapy, or a follow-up visit, make an appointment right away. Neonatal jaundice, or the appearance of yellow skin and eyes in an infant, is one of the most common newborn health conditions.

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  8. www.nhs.uk › conditions › jaundice-newbornNewborn jaundice - NHS

    Jaundice is one of the most common conditions that can affect newborn babies. It's estimated 6 out of every 10 babies develop jaundice, including 8 out of 10 babies born prematurely before the 37th week of pregnancy. But only around 1 in 20 babies has a blood bilirubin level high enough to need treatment.