Jaundice in newborns is one of the most common conditions affecting newborn babies that causes concern to their mothers. New mothers are frequently caused worry by the yellowish discoloration of the skin and sclera (the whites of the eyes) in their babies.
Jaundice is caused by the accumulation of unconjugated (before conjugation process takes place in liver) bilirubin due to the immature development of the baby’s liver. This condition is deemed as a normal transitional condition in the 1st week of life and is known as Physiological jaundice.
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