Many newborns develop jaundice symptoms around three days after birth. If it is physiological jaundice, it will gradually disappear over time. Symptoms appear around three days after birth and peak around six days. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C during pregnancy has a good effect on preventing physiological jaundice.

1. Physiological Jaundice

If a newborn baby with physiological jaundice is in good spirits, it is a physiological phenomenon, and parents don't need to worry. Let them get some sun exposure and drink plenty of water, which can be mixed with some glucose. However, be sure not to add too much glucose. Typically, the jaundice will gradually disappear in 3 to 4 days.

2. Jaundice Symptoms

Jaundice is a normal phenomenon in newborns within 28 days of birth. The baby's skin, mucosa, and sometimes eyes may appear yellow. They may have poor appetite and be particularly agitated and restless. Sometimes, there may also be a certain increase in body temperature.

3. Yellow Face

The phenomenon of yellowing of the face usually disappears by itself. If the situation is severe, it is necessary to go to the hospital for a check-up and detailed treatment as soon as possible.

4. Fetal Jaundice

Fetal jaundice is often caused by the mother's exposure to damp-heat, which affects the fetus and causes jaundice after birth. Therefore, during pregnancy, the mother should pay attention to her diet, avoid eating raw and cold foods, and not overeat or starve. She should also avoid alcohol and spicy and hot foods to prevent damaging the spleen and stomach. Women who have previously given birth to a baby with fetal jaundice should take preventive measures during subsequent pregnancies, taking traditional Chinese medicine on time. Observe the overall symptoms of the baby with fetal jaundice, such as lethargy, drowsiness, difficulty breastfeeding, irritability, strabismus, rigidity or convulsions of the limbs, to detect and handle severe cases early.

Summary:

Pathological jaundice in newborns is what we need to prevent. Generally, during pregnancy, the mother should pay attention to dietary adjustments, avoid eating too many raw and cold foods, and avoid alcohol and spicy and hot foods to prevent damaging the spleen and stomach and affecting the newborn. Additionally, during pregnancy, mothers should supplement their diets with fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C, such as apples, kiwi, and tomatoes. Typically, physiological jaundice appears 2 to 3 days after birth, peaks at 4 to 6 days, and resolves within 7 to 10 days. Premature infants may have a longer duration, and aside from mild loss of appetite, they may not have other clinical symptoms.