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Newborns and jaundice
By Sarah Lawson on 10/11/2006 01:44:19
Jaundice, to a greater or lesser degree, is a feature for many new babies. But what is it and should it be a cause for concern?
the baby is fine, including a check on his appearance. However, the yellowiness usually only appears after a couple of days.What is jaundice?Jaundice comes about when there is an excess of bilirubin in the blood. This is caused because a baby's young liver
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New guidelines to check for baby jaundice
By Kimberley Smith on 20/05/2010 13:55:38
Blood tests for all newborn babies with suspected jaundice recommended by NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has announced guidelines to change the way newborns are checked for jaundice. A very common condition that is harmless in most cases, jaundice is developed by around 80% of premature
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Childhood Liver Disease
By Laura Lee Davies on 22/05/2009 17:23:44
Liver disease in many forms can affect babies and children, so what are the signs and what should you do?
However, it's important to note that most babies suffer from a mild and passing form of baby jaundice in the early days after birth, but this should pass within the week and is NOT an ongoing cause for concern. If it continues, do speak to your health visitor
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New Baby: Medical Care
By ThinkBaby on 14/07/2009 01:58:48
What care can you expect for your new baby in the first two weeks after birth?
in hospital then make sure you ask your midwife about when s/he will be tested. Mild jaundice is quite common in newborns in the first week and is usually nothing to worry about. Your midwife will be able to give you advice if your baby does have mild jaundice
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Baby Health: Common Concerns
By ThinkBaby on 22/06/2010 01:41:45
Easy to follow advice on what common baby symptoms might mean: coughs, vomiting, diarrhoea, a runny nose, rashes
Shows signs of jaundice (yellow whites of eyes and a yellowish, tanned look to the skin)You'll find all kinds of useful and reassuring advice in the Health and Safety Section of our Baby pages, but here is an at-a-glance guide to what the problem might
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10 signs a baby's cough could be something more serious
By Daniella Delaney on 12/07/2011 16:17:54
The warning signs that could mean you need to call a doctor
or in his or her vomit8. If your baby is having convulsions 9. If your little one refuses feeds for more than six to eight hours 10 Shows signs of jaundice (yellow whites of eyes and a yellowish, tanned look to the skin)Read more on common baby health
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New babies and eyecare
By Laura Lee Davies on 25/07/2009 02:07:02
When your new baby is being bathed or washed, there is no need to vigoursly wash her face, and be careful of her eyes.
As with much of your baby's washing regime you need to take care when cleaning your baby's eyes. Jaundice after the birth can make the eyes appear yellowy, but this will soon clear. But sometimes new babies (or any baby suffering from a bout
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Leaving hospital with baby - what happens now?
By Maria Muennich on 21/08/2009 07:33:34
It can be quite a shock to find yourself a new parent, even after nine months of preparation time. But help is at hand...
the maternity unit, but in some cases testing takes place slightly later, but still in the first few weeks. If your newborn wasn't given a hearing test in hospital then make sure you ask your midwife about when s/he will be tested. Mild jaundice is quite common
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Baby Health: Runny Noses
By ThinkBaby on 16/06/2009 01:41:48
Babies can get ill suddenly or develop a fever that comes to nothing - how can you read the signs of a runny nose?
Shows signs of jaundice (yellow whites of eyes and a yellowish, tanned look to the skin)All about: Runny NosesCould it be?Undeveloped sinuses Sinuses don’t fully develop until we’re teenagers; hence newborn’s noses are prone to running. What to do Just
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Baby Health: Diarrhoea
By ThinkBaby on 18/06/2009 13:34:56
When is runny baby poo normal and when should you call the doctor?
Refuses feeds for more than six to eight hours Shows signs of jaundice (yellow whites of eyes and a yellowish, tanned look to the skin)Could it be? Everyday tummy upset It can be hard to tell the difference between baby poo and diarrhoea, but normal poo
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