Jaundice and your newborn - 09/2016

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Jaundice and your newborn

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Abstract

This handout answers questions about jaundice in newborns, which occurs when bilirubin builds up in the baby's blood. Included are symptoms, how to check for jaundice, and when to call the baby's doctor. This document is a chapter in the birth book "Caring for Yourself and Your New Baby."

Author

Maternity and Infant Center (MIC)

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2006

Revision Date

09/2016

Print Abstract

General Subject

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Jaundice

Infants

Languages

English

Record ID

3345