38 Y E L L O W B A B Y Jaundice in the Newborn Jaundice is a common condition seen in newborns during the first few days after birth. Although many myths are associated with jaundice, it is generally a transient condition in most newborns. What is the reason for jaundice? Jaundice presents with yellowish discoloration of the sclera of the eyes and the skin of the baby. It results from too much bilirubin in the body. Bilirubin is a yellow pigment that is made during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. The liver
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