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Newborn jaundice

Yellow eyes or skin after birth — when is it ordinary, and when do we go in?

Draft — not medically reviewed. Do not treat this as clinical advice. It will not appear in search until a named reviewer signs it.

Written by
Mammaa editorial
Updated
7/9/2026

Questions to take to your doctor

  • Do we need a bilirubin test today, and where?
  • Is phototherapy likely, and can I stay with the baby?
  • How does feeding (breast, formula, mixed) change the plan?

Sources

  • IAP / NNF jaundice guidance (cite after review)