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Jaundice (Newborns)

Call 911 if your baby:

Is not feeding well
Is listless
Has a fever

When to Call 911

Jaundice is common in newborns and not harmful in most cases, but can be dangerous in newborns that are high-risk.

Call Doctor If:

Any baby with signs of jaundice -- yellow skin and eyes -- should be seen by a doctor. Jaundice is often noticed in the hospital during your baby's first few days.
If your newborn shows signs of jaundice after leaving the hospital, or if the jaundice gets worse, see your pediatrician right away.

Treat Symptoms as Recommended

For mild jaundice, your doctor may recommend feeding the baby often with breast milk or formula. The excess bilirubin in the blood, which causes jaundice, will pass through stool.
Mild jaundice frequently goes away on its own.
For more serious jaundice, your doctor may recommend phototherapy, a treatment with a special light.

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