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What is Newborn Jaundice

What is Newborn Jaundice: It is an a yellowish discoloration of a skin of the baby after birth which is more often a physiological phenomenon but needs blood testing to know the jaundice level if it is increasing or decreasing. It occurs in more than 60% of term and 70% of preterm infants, peaking at 3–5 days of life and usually resolving by 2 weeks of age. Since most term newborns go home with their mothers by 1–2 days of age, jaundice may not be apparent at the time of hospital discharge. How much common: Parameters (2011census) India/yr World/yr Population 1.21 b 7 b Growth 1.6% per annum 1.2% per annum Birth 2.7cr babies 7.7cr babies Jaundice(60%) 1.6cr 5cr Population below 35 yr 65% Home deliveries 60% Institutional deliveries 40% Causes Babies at highest risk for developing newborn jaundice include premature babies, babies getting less bre...

When to go to a Doctor?

When to go to a Doctor Most cases of jaundice are normal but sometimes it indicate an underlying medical condition. Severe jaundice also increases the risk of bilirubin passing into the brain, which can cause permanent brain damage. Contact your doctor if you notice the jaundice spreads or becomes more intense, baby develops a fever over 100°F, your baby’s yellow coloring deepens, your baby feeds poorly, appears listless or lethargic, and makes high-pitched cries. How it is Diagnosed? Usually by blood test. Existing non invasive instruments are highly expensive(upto 2.5L). Use clikJaundice At home 'clikJaundice' can be used when you first see an yellow color in your baby. Technology makes it affordable @ Rs.349 per baby.

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