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Jaundice In Newborns : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
  • No known prevention

Prevention Overview Articles

Newborn jaundice
In newborns, some degree of jaundice is normal and probably not preventable. The risk of significant jaundice can often be reduced by feeding babies at least 8 to 12 times a day for the first several days and by carefully identifying infants at hi...
Source:ADAM
Date:December 1, 2008
Neonatal Jaundice
Kernicterus is still relatively uncommon but has been on the rise with the mandated early postnatal discharge policies. Bilirubin-induced complications can be prevented by introducing a neonatal jaundice protocol to identify infants at risk for si...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Neonatal Jaundice
Primary prevention begins with addressing the risk factors mentioned above. Prevention of kernicterus requires early detection, monitoring and potential treatment of jaundice with rising bilirubin levels.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Neonatal Jaundice
There is no way to predict which infants will be affected by hyperbilirubinemia. Newborns should be breastfed or given formula frequently, and feedings should begin as soon as possible after delivery to increase activity of the baby's digestive s...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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