{"id":1588,"date":"2026-01-14T10:42:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:42:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/kurukshetra\/?p=1588"},"modified":"2026-01-14T10:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T10:42:27","slug":"types-of-jaundice-in-newborn-babies-causes-and-common-signs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hiims.in\/hospital\/kurukshetra\/blog\/types-of-jaundice-in-newborn-babies-causes-and-common-signs","title":{"rendered":"Types of Jaundice in Newborn Babies: Causes and Common Signs\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

A newborn brings happiness, but the first few days can still feel a bit worrying. Parents keep looking at the baby again and again, trying to understand if everything is fine. When they notice a yellow shade on the baby\u2019s skin or in the eyes, it can make them anxious. In many newborns, though, this yellow color, called jaundice, is something that happens in the early days.<\/span><\/p>\n

This yellow shade shows up when bilirubin begins to collect in a baby\u2019s blood. Since a newborn\u2019s liver is still developing, it does not clear this pigment right away. Because of this, the yellow tone stays for a few days and becomes visible on the skin and in the eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learning about the different<\/span> types of jaundice in newborns<\/b> helps parents stay calm and know when they need to worry. Some types go away on their own with simple care, while others need closer checking by a doctor. This guide talks about the kinds of jaundice, why they happen, and what signs parents should keep an eye on, in a simple and clear way.<\/span><\/p>\n

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