How long does it take for neonatal jaundice to subside?

Neonatal jaundice usually resolves naturally within two to three weeks after birth, but the specific situation varies depending on the health of the baby and the type of jaundice. Jaundice is caused by the accumulation of bilirubin in the body. When babies are born, their livers are not fully mature, which can lead to high bilirubin levels.

Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth, reaches its peak on the 4th to 5th day, and gradually subsides on the 7th to 10th day. No special treatment is required, only regular monitoring. If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth or subsides slowly, and is accompanied by other symptoms such as poor mental state and difficulty eating, it may be pathological jaundice, which requires doctor's evaluation and treatment.

Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Physiological jaundice usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth, reaches its peak on the 4th to 5th day, and gradually subsides on the 7th to 10th day. No special treatment is required, only regular monitoring. If jaundice appears within 24 hours after birth or subsides slowly, and is accompanied by other symptoms such as poor mental state and difficulty eating, it may be pathological jaundice, which requires doctor's evaluation and treatment.

Make sure your newborn is fed with enough breast milk or formula to help excrete bilirubin through the stool. If you are concerned about the degree of jaundice, you can make a preliminary judgment by looking at the color of your baby's skin and eyes. Sunlight can promote bilirubin metabolism, but you need to avoid excessive exposure to protect your skin. If you are worried, contact your doctor in time for blood tests and receive necessary treatment.