About eight out of ten newborns will develop jaundice. Jaundice is actually a positive and normal manifestation of the newborn's antioxidant protection. It is not a "bad guy" that needs to be "eliminated" immediately when jaundice exceeds a certain value as some doctors and parents believe. So how high is the jaundice that requires blue light exposure? Jaundice is formed because newborns have more red blood cells, and their red blood cells have a lifespan of 70-90 days, which is shorter than the 120 days of adults. After the red blood cells are destroyed, a series of reactions produce bilirubin, which will cause jaundice, and the skin, whites of the eyes, etc. will turn yellow. Bilirubin is an antioxidant. A small amount of it in the body will not harm the health of the newborn. As long as the full-term baby does not exceed 204 |
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