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Can jaundice hurt my baby?

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Can jaundice hurt my baby?

Some degree of jaundice is normal in every infant. However, jaundice can be dangerous if the bilirubin reaches too high a level. If the blood and skin are filled with bilirubin, it can be deposited in the brain where it can lead to hearing loss and damage the developing nervous system. Many factors such as the infant’s age, whether the infant was full term or premature, and the presence of other medical problems such as infection, will help determine the type of treatment as well as when to start treatment.

If your doctor identifies risk factors in your baby, it will be important for you to watch your baby closely for jaundice. Your baby may need to see a doctor 24 hours after discharge.

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1. What Causes Jaundice
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3. Why do newborn babies get jaundice?
4. Is jaundice contagious?
5. What is jaundice

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