Every newborn baby will develop jaundice at a certain point in time, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. Therefore, parents do not need to worry too much. However, some babies have a high jaundice index, which needs to be taken seriously. Therefore, let's talk about how to deal with jaundice in a 40 day old baby after 10 o'clock?
Under normal circumstances, the jaundice index is around 10 points, which is within the normal range. If a baby has jaundice above 10 points, it is not considered high. It is recommended to give the baby more water to drink, and take the baby out for fresh air and sun exposure during the day to help reduce jaundice.
Neonatal jaundice is divided into physiological and pathological types. The main criteria for determining abnormalities are the onset time, severity, and resolution time of jaundice. Severe jaundice requires hospitalization for phototherapy, while mild cases can be relieved by sun exposure (covering the eyes and the whole body outdoors), taking Yin Zhi Huang and Mommy Love, and increasing feeding. If it is breast milk jaundice, you can stop breastfeeding for three days, and the jaundice will be effectively reduced.
If it is physiological jaundice, don't worry. Jaundice will subside on its own. If a child has pathological jaundice, it is recommended to check their liver function to distinguish the type and see if the main cause is indirect bilirubin elevation, direct bilirubin elevation, or both. If it is mainly due to indirect bilirubin elevation, treatment with blue light irradiation can reduce jaundice.
