When Jaundice, Jaundice In Babies, Yellow Jaundice Is Serious

Posted by evan on February 10, 2008

Jaundice is best tested through blood work. A good inductor that jaundice is serious is when:

* bilirubin levels greater than 18 milligrams per deciliter of blood in term babies
* When the babies bilirubin increases more than five milligrams per deciliter per day the baby has an elevation in there direct bilirubin
* When bilirubin continues to increase over time and never breaks and starts coming down

Good Sign that Jaundice Is Okay Or Average For Babies

The best way for babies to break down bilirubin is passing it through stools. So sooner the baby can start feeding especially breastfeeding the better and the sooner your baby can start passing bilirubin through stool. As long as your baby continues to produce wet and soiled diaper the bilirubin should normally drop and come down to a normal level within a week or two.