Newborn Jaundice

Jaundice is caused due to:

Bilirubin is a waste product released during the break down of:

Cold stress can result in hyperbilirubinemia

Blood incompatibility between the mother and newborn can cause jaundice.

Jaundice in the first 48 hours or lasting over 3-4 days, indicates a pathological process.

Jaundice is also known as:

The following factor/complication can result in jaundice:

Mom's milk supply is low with premature baby (supply&demand). To prevent jaundice, you suggest:

Full term babies have a lower risk of developing jaundice than premature babies do.