A jaundice index of 8mg/dL is normal for a full-term baby. A full-term baby is normal as long as the jaundice index does not exceed 12mg/dL.
Jaundice is divided into physiologic jaundice and pathologic jaundice. Most newborns have physiologic jaundice, which usually appears in 2~3 days after birth and subsides by itself in about 2 weeks. When the baby reaches full term, the jaundice value is 8mg/dL, which is within the normal range and does not need too much treatment. If parents are really worried, they can let their babies drink more water, eat more and excrete more to reduce the jaundice index.
However, pathological jaundice is caused by infection, folic acid deficiency, etc. Jaundice appears within 24 hours and lasts for more than 2 weeks, which can also lead to bilirubin encephalopathy in severe cases, and parents should take their babies to the hospital in time for early intervention and timely treatment, otherwise the consequences are unpredictable.
If the baby has jaundice, it is recommended to consult a doctor offline in time to avoid jeopardizing the baby’s health.