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Every day there are many new babies born in this world. From the information which already collect from all over the world, there are more newborn who has a problem of jaundice. What is jaundice? Jaundice is an illness experienced by the newborn due to the many levels of bilirubin in the body. Usually jaundice is a manifestation of changing the baby's skin color becomes more yellow. In addition to the skin, we also can see the whites of the eyes change color section newborn.

There are several different types of jaundice, but most of jaundice disease is mild and harmless, but parents must continue to monitor closely the changes in the baby's body. Jaundice usually be seen from 2 or 3 days after birth. Usually jaundice will not last too long, approximately 3 to 5 days was able to recover. The most important newborn with jaundice should always get breastfeeding to help remove the bilirubin which resides in the baby's body. Parents also suggested to consult with the doctor about the jaundice which appear at the newborn.

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