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Neonatal jaundice
My baby girl is born on 2.8.16 night and is having jaundice since day 2/3. Her bilirubin levels are as follows
on day 2(4.8.16) - 15.9
Day 3- 14.7
Day 4- 13.5
Day 5- 14.2
Day 6- 13.4
Day 14(16.8.16)- 12.9
* She was given phototherapy from day 3 to 4 and again on day 6 and day 7.
* Her blood group is A+ and mine O+.
* Breast feed was stopped on day 6 and resumed from day 7.
* Her CBC is normal except RDW 17.4% and
platelet count as 513.
* She is taking normal breast feeding and passing stools every day / alternate day and 4-5 urine during day.
I am worried about her health.Need advice about how should I proceed further with her treatment .
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Till ur baby sbil is less than 15 , it's safe follow ur pediatrician and don't worry jaundice is very common in newborns
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Dr. Cajetan M F Tellis
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It is on the way down. No need to worry or doing anything. Only if it's nearing 18 is any treatment needed.
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