What Causes Jaundice in Babies?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
10. Risk Factors
Few newborn babies are completely without risk of having jaundice, but it can happen to pretty much anybody. As mentioned, it is usually not something to be concerned about, but, once identified, jaundice should always be reported to the child’s care provider.
Some babies, however, will be more likely to develop jaundice than others. Babies who are born prematurely in particular are at risk, partly because they are not yet able to process the bilirubin. Those who have difficulty feeding can also be at risk of jaundice, while they may also develop some more serious complications.
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