Around 60 per cent of newborns will develop jaundice two to three days after birth. It usually passes within one to two weeks. It's commonly known as physiological jaundice' to distinguish it from the rare, more serious forms. Symptoms include a
be if the strawberry mark is on the eyelid, or blocking your baby's field of vision,' advises Allan Marsden.Spots and jaundice are common in the first 10 days after birth. Here's what to look out for:Milk spots: Usually appear as tiny white bumps on the nose or cheeks
is clamped and cut. The remaining stump will dry-out and blacken and, after 10 to 21 days, drop off. It might look a bit unpleasant, but dont worry; it isnt hurting your baby. Try to keep the surrounding area clean and dry. Its a good idea to fold your
's heart and also the placenta. It typically starts at around 28 weeks, but it can be earlier.Who is at risk?Around 5,000 women in the UK develop the condition every year. A definitive cause is not known but it can run in families. They also think
