Newborn Jaundice: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

This video will go over what causes jaundice, or yellow-appearing skin in infants. I’ll discuss the common causes and the not-so-common causes and what symptoms to monitor for. It will also go over when treatment is needed and what treatment might look like. Make sure to ask any questions below and share this video if you found it helpful.
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0:00 - Intro
1:17 - What is Jaundice?
2:11 - Why do newborns get Jaundice?
3:10 - Do all babies get Jaundice?
6:07 - Can vaccines cause Jaundice?
6:48 - Physiological vs Pathological Jaundice
7:53 - Will Jaundice go away on its own?
10:06 - Why is treatment needed?
11:45 - What about the sun?
12:20 - Does feeding my baby help?
12:44 - Jaundice that doesn't resolve with time?

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  • @varundahiya2673
    @varundahiya26734 ай бұрын

    Thank you mem for diliver usefull imformation about jaundice❤

  • @never-be-yourz.mp3
    @never-be-yourz.mp36 ай бұрын

    U are amazing for this information!!

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    6 ай бұрын

    So glad you liked the video!!

  • @guanzonallysaaira1685
    @guanzonallysaaira16853 ай бұрын

    Dra. mona my baby was diagnosed of jaundice, when she was feeding a milk she vomit it she is now in the hospital and already have IVIG FLUID AND phototherapy, any advice? Suggestions?

  • @woineshetzewdie7823
    @woineshetzewdie7823Ай бұрын

    Do you have other pediatrics related lectures? This is so great.

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    Ай бұрын

    Yes check out my channel I have tons of videos on pediatric-related content and parenting and have new videos coming out regularly!

  • @katiabittle628
    @katiabittle628 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mona 👋🏼 my blood type is O- and my husband is A+, and I would love more info on ABO incompatibility, Rhogam, etc. 😊 my first baby needed phototherapy, and my second baby’s levels were juuuust under the threshold so he ended up not needing phototherapy. So this topic is very much on my radar for any future babies! Thank you!!

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    Жыл бұрын

    This is a great resource for more info! www.mountsinai.org/health-library/diseases-conditions/rh-incompatibility Hope that helps!!

  • @EdwinVengai

    @EdwinVengai

    Ай бұрын

    16:33 ​@@pedsdoctalktv9960

  • @user-yx3qz8py9d
    @user-yx3qz8py9d6 ай бұрын

    Hi doctor, my wife is 5 months pregnant and our local clinic gave her durobac tablets and we only found out now that durobac should not be used by pregnant women. Can it lead to jaundice and what are the early signs

  • @user-vw3us7fq4e
    @user-vw3us7fq4e Жыл бұрын

    I'd love more info about ABO incompatibility. Thank you!

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback!! Will keep that idea in mind for another future video!

  • @sheeba8334

    @sheeba8334

    7 ай бұрын

    Me too..I'm persuing pediatrics nursing

  • @torresdiana51
    @torresdiana51 Жыл бұрын

    Dr Mona, thank u for this video! 2 out of 3 of my kids were diagnosed with breastmilk jaundice. I had to formula feed for 1-2 weeks each time and it was hard because I was so looking forward to a "normal" breastfeeding journey. My 3rd kid lasted about 3 months with jaundice because the peds office and specialist took sooo long to diagnose her.

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. It can be so hard when your journey doesn't go as you'd hoped!

  • @sheeba8334

    @sheeba8334

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@pedsdoctalktv9960so informative..much love from Kenya

  • @_movienduniya
    @_movienduniya6 ай бұрын

    Hi mona is it possible ab and b type blood group have baby with type o

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    6 ай бұрын

    That's not typical, check out this chart for more info! www.oneblood.org/blog/how-do-blood-types-work.html#:~:text=Just%20like%20eye%20color%2C%20your,type%20A%20or%20O%20blood.

  • @LeahJones-mo2jc
    @LeahJones-mo2jc2 ай бұрын

    Hi my baby eyes were white and skin was not yellow I looked at her right after giving birth to her.i was told she had jaundice.is it possible for a baby to develop jaundice the day

  • @LeahJones-mo2jc

    @LeahJones-mo2jc

    2 ай бұрын

    Is it possible for a baby to develop jaundice the same day if they did not have any symptoms

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    2 ай бұрын

    @@LeahJones-mo2jc sometimes jaundice can be subtle but typically if levels are significantly elevated it'll show up on the baby's exam as well with yellow eyes and yellow skin

  • @sandilekhubisa4252
    @sandilekhubisa42525 ай бұрын

    Hi doc my baby is suffering from jaundice and i pray for her to get better soon

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    5 ай бұрын

    Aw I hope it resolves soon for her as well 🙏❤

  • @palkaiyan
    @palkaiyan3 ай бұрын

    Hi what is the level of jaundice is ok

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    3 ай бұрын

    So there's no one number that's considered normal. The total bilirubin level that is considered low risk will vary depending on the age of the baby (we expect bilirubin level to be higher the few days after birth and then to gradually decrease) and there are other factors that go into determining risk, like blood incompatibilities or prematurity so providers usually use a chart to plot bilirubin trends/assess an individual babies risk

  • @BrokenSweetly
    @BrokenSweetly4 ай бұрын

    When i gave birth last year, my baby had jaundice and they found out the first night. He was in the NICU for 20 days, longest 20 days of my life going back and forth to the hospital. It was blood incompatibly, is there a way to avoid from this happening on the next child?

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    4 ай бұрын

    So it depends on the type of blood incompatibility you had. If you have Rh negative blood, typically you will be given an injection called Rhogam during pregnancy to prevent your body from making antibodies against a babies red blood cells (if they are Rh positive). They will monitor your labs during pregnancy to assess risk. Here's a good site with more info: www.goodrx.com/conditions/pregnancy/abo-incompatibility#

  • @BrokenSweetly

    @BrokenSweetly

    4 ай бұрын

    @@pedsdoctalktv9960 thank you so much for taking time and responding, this is well noted.

  • @BrokenSweetly

    @BrokenSweetly

    4 ай бұрын

    Wanted to add, I had 0+ and my baby B+

  • @noorainshazia2340

    @noorainshazia2340

    3 ай бұрын

    @@BrokenSweetly I have O+ve and my baby A+ve

  • @pennyalagha8069
    @pennyalagha80694 ай бұрын

    Do all jaundice newborn go to icu

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    4 ай бұрын

    Nope the majority can be treated with phototherapy that can usually be done at home or in a non-icu hospital setting like the newborn nursery. Only severe cases that need more complex interventions would need to go to the icu

  • @noorainshazia2340
    @noorainshazia23403 ай бұрын

    My baby is having jaundice since birth now he is 4 weeks old still he has jaundice doctors say breastfeed it will go it’s already 4 weeks I don’t see improvement and why blood group is O+ve and baby blood group is A+ve Iam really worried about his no recovery can you tell me what could be the reason it’s not reducing

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    3 ай бұрын

    There is such a thing as breast milk jaundice which typically starts after 4-7 days of life and is believed to be caused by factors in the mother's milk helping to reabsorb bilirubin in the gut. This kind of jaundice rarely needs treatment but does sometime take weeks to months to resolve and usually a provider monitors the bilirubin levels during that time to make sure they're not too high

  • @noorainshazia2340

    @noorainshazia2340

    3 ай бұрын

    @@pedsdoctalktv9960 should i do any kind of diet restriction ? Like dairy products or non veg or anything that can help the baby

  • @noorainshazia2340

    @noorainshazia2340

    3 ай бұрын

    @@pedsdoctalktv9960 is there anything I can do about it ? Like diet restrictions like diary and meat or anything else which can help the baby

  • @lifeofnewyork9760
    @lifeofnewyork9760Ай бұрын

    Hi dr, My baby girl is 5 days old and she got jaundice and the level is 15 i went to the hospital they did blood work which was very painful now they want me to come back in 2 days but I didn’t want my baby to go through the blood work pain again i am currently breastfeeding her by pumping what can i eat which go through my milk to her and her jaundice get cured

  • @pedsdoctalktv9960

    @pedsdoctalktv9960

    Ай бұрын

    Unfortunately checking levels through a blood draw is the most accurate way to make sure it is dropping into the normal range. There’s nothing you can eat to speed up the resolution of your baby’s jaundice, time is usually the best remedy but I’d follow the guidance of your clinician. Best of luck ❤️❤️

  • @angelicacameron6796
    @angelicacameron67962 ай бұрын

    Abo

  • @r.kstudio4978
    @r.kstudio4978Ай бұрын

    Itna slow avaj😢