What to do if neonatal jaundice rebounds?

Generally speaking, it is normal for newborns to have jaundice. Jaundice is generally divided into physiological jaundice and pathological jaundice. Most jaundice is physiological jaundice, which can basically disappear in 2-3 weeks. It is normal for jaundice to rebound. In fact, as long as the baby is in good spirits, eats well, sleeps well, and is exposed to the sun more often, the jaundice will generally disappear slowly.

What to do if neonatal jaundice rebounds

If breast milk jaundice is mild, you can continue to breastfeed; if it is severe, stop breastfeeding for a few days and resume breastfeeding after the jaundice is alleviated.

Can neonatal jaundice disappear naturally? No matter how the mother takes care of the baby during the confinement period, the baby must not be allowed to spend the neonatal period in a dark home. Unless it is cold and windy, the windows should be opened every day for ventilation and to allow natural light to shine into the room. If the temperature permits, it is best to bathe the baby frequently. This not only makes it easier to detect whether the baby has jaundice, but is also very beneficial to the baby's brain development. If you find jaundice, whether it is physiological or pathological, you should consult a professional doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment. Never wait for the jaundice to subside naturally.

Many mothers have never attended classes for expectant mothers before giving birth, so all the information about how to sit during the confinement period, and how to feed and care for the baby (newborn) during the confinement period is almost entirely entrusted to the elderly or nannies. Traditional elderly people all believe that during the confinement period, the doors and windows should be closed, even the curtains should be drawn, and the house should be made very dark, for fear that the baby will be frightened by the noise and light. They believe that everything will be fine as long as the baby is fed well every day. Therefore, in dim light, it is difficult to detect whether the baby has jaundice. Perhaps, many parents do not have the concept of "jaundice" at all.

No matter how the mother takes care of herself after childbirth, she must not let the baby spend the neonatal period in a dark home. Unless it is cold and windy, the windows should be opened every day to ventilate and let natural light into the room. If the temperature permits, it is best to bathe the baby frequently. This not only makes it easier to detect whether the baby has jaundice, but is also very beneficial to the baby's brain development. If you find jaundice, whether it is physiological or pathological, you should consult a professional doctor for timely diagnosis and treatment. Never wait for the jaundice to subside naturally.

Neonatal jaundice prevention

1. Look at the parents’ blood type.

If the mother has type O blood and the father has type A or AB blood, the chance of the newborn developing jaundice is higher. This type of neonatal jaundice is hemolytic jaundice. The most common cause of hemolytic jaundice is ABO hemolysis, which is caused by the incompatibility of the blood types of the mother and the fetus. The most common case is when the mother's blood type is 0 and the fetus's blood type is A or B. Therefore, parents' blood type is the main factor affecting neonatal jaundice. Of course, parents don’t need to be too nervous, as not all newborns with ABO blood type incompatibility will suffer from hemolysis. The incidence of ABO incompatibility hemolytic disease in newborns was reported to be 11.9%.

If the couple's blood types are incompatible (especially if the mother's blood type is O and the father's blood type is A, B or AB), or if the mother's RH blood type is negative, they need to undergo regular serological and amniotic fluid tests and deliver the baby under close supervision to prevent the occurrence of neonatal hemolytic disease.

2. Pay attention to your diet.

During pregnancy, pregnant women should pay attention to eating in moderation, avoid raw and cold foods, do not eat too much or let themselves be too hungry, and avoid tobacco, alcohol, and spicy and hot foods to prevent damage to the spleen and stomach.

3. Eat more fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C.

Such as apples, kiwis, tomatoes and other foods.