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How To Rule Out Neonatal Jaundice?
Question: My wife had abdominal pain an premature delivery yesterday (12 Aug) at 36w1d pregnancy.Initially after c-section delivery baby boy had an breathing problem and had to keep in oxygen support for initial 3-4hr, after that baby boy was breastfeed and till now (16hours after OT),he is fine and living without oxygen support. Overall as per hospital no abnormality till now.
Could you let me know whether there will be any further breathing problem or jaundice?
Could you let me know whether there will be any further breathing problem or jaundice?
Brief Answer:
Difficult to predict
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
It is not possible to predict the further health course of the baby without all investigations and examination.
Even with these findings, it is difficult to predict.
Neonatal jaundice usually develops by 3-5 postnatal day.
You should check for it regularly.
Respiratory distress is unlikely to occur.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Difficult to predict
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand the concerns.
It is not possible to predict the further health course of the baby without all investigations and examination.
Even with these findings, it is difficult to predict.
Neonatal jaundice usually develops by 3-5 postnatal day.
You should check for it regularly.
Respiratory distress is unlikely to occur.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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