My baby is 7 weeks old and still having jaundice 110. The Doctor at the polyclinic referred us back to KK to do a liver blood test. Should I be worried?

Jaundice happens when bilirubin (produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells) builds up faster than a newborn's liver can break it down and pass it from the body. A liver blood test will allow the doctor to know your baby’s bilirubin level. It is a common condition among newborn and you shouldn’t be too worried. Common treatments include more frequent feedings of breast milk, or phototherapy. Here’s an article on the different types of jaundice: http://kidshealth.org/parent/pregnancy_center/newborn_care/jaundice.html# Do the blood test and wait for the expert advice from the doctors. Take care of yourself too!

Nope. It's actually not an uncommon thing. My son was asked to go and test for jaundice every 2-3 days and subsequent for liver every week. It pained my heart to see him cry everytime he was pricked. But after a while, I stopped going back to KKH for the liver test as it's just to check the enzyme level. He's peeing and pooping fine, so I didn't see what's the reason to draw his blood so often. I only scheduled his blood test after 3 weeks and his results were good enough to be discharged :)

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