Neonatal jaundice

Before discharge, all families should receive written and verbal education about neonatal jaundice which should include the need to monitor infants for jaundice, dehydration, lethargy, ineffective feeding, and illness with clear recommendations for follow-up.[9]Kemper AR, Newman TB, Slaughter JL, et al. Clinical practice guideline revision: management of hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn infant 35 or more weeks of gestation. Pediatrics. 2022 Sep 1;150(3):e2022058859. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/150/3/e2022058859/188726/Clinical-Practice-Guideline-Revision-Management-of

Follow-up with paediatrician 48 hours after discharge to check total serum bilirubin and haematocrit values. Continue with breastfeeding or bottle feeding as usual. CDC: Jaundice & Kernicterus Opens in new window