Newborn Jaundice

• Newborn Jaundice Overview
• Newborn Jaundice Causes
• Newborn Jaundice Symptoms
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Newborn Jaundice Treatment
• Self-Care at Home
• Medical Treatment
• Next Steps
• Prevention
• Outlook
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Authors and Editors

Newborn Jaundice Overview

Jaundice is a yellow discoloration of the skin and the white part (the sclera) of the eyes. It results from having too much of a substance called bilirubin in the blood.

Bilirubin is formed when the body breaks down old red blood cells. The liver usually processes and removes the bilirubin from the blood.

Jaundice in babies usually occurs because their immature livers are not efficient at removing bilirubin from the bloodstream.