neonatal jaundice

What are the Types of Neonatal Jaundice?

There are several types of neonatal jaundice, including:
Physiological Jaundice: The most common type, appearing on the second or third day of life and resolving within two weeks.
Pathological Jaundice: More serious, appearing within the first 24 hours of life and often related to underlying conditions like blood type incompatibilities or metabolic disorders.
Breastfeeding Jaundice: Occurs in breastfed babies due to inadequate milk intake, leading to dehydration and increased bilirubin levels.
Breast Milk Jaundice: Appears after the first week and can last for several weeks, associated with substances in breast milk that increase bilirubin reabsorption from the intestines.

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