Neonatal Jaundice Specialists in Sagarpur, Delhi
Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to elevated levels of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produc…
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Causes of Neonatal Jaundice
Most commonly results from the normal physiological immaturity of a newborn's liver combined with a higher rate of red blood cell breakdown typical in the first days of life. Other contributing causes include blood type incompatibility between mother and baby, prematurity, insufficient feeding leading to dehydration, and, less commonly, underlying liver disease or genetic conditions affecting bilirubin processing. Breastfeeding difficulties in the first days of life can worsen jaundice by reducing bilirubin elimination through stool.