Most newborn babies turn at least a little bit yellow. Known as jaundice, this condition is a very common and usually normal part of the newborn period. But in some very rare cases it can lead to, or be a sign of, a more serious problem. That's why parents need to know about it. What causes jaundice?

Neonatal jaundice or neonatal hyperbilirubinemia results from elevated total serum bilirubin (TSB) and clinically manifests as yellowish discoloration of the skin, sclera, and mucous membrane. In most cases, it is a mild, transient, and self-limiting condition and is referred to as "physiological Jaundice."

Attempted resuscitation is usually not appropriate where there is extremely high (> 90%) predicted neonatal mortality and unacceptably high morbidity in surviving infants. Resuscitation is nearly always indicated if there is a high (> 50%) survival rate and what is deemed to be acceptable morbidity.

Unplanned Pregnancy Can I get pregnant if… ? Options for unplanned pregnancy After the birth of a baby, it is common for health care providers to watch a newborn closely. One of the conditions your care provider will be monitoring for is jaundice. Jaundice is normal in most newborns.

INTRODUCTION Neonatal cholestasis is generally defined as conjugated hyperbilirubinemia that occurs in the newborn period or shortly thereafter (ie, within the first three months of life). Cholestasis results from diminished bile formation and/or excretion, which can be caused by a number of disorders, most commonly biliary atresia.