Dear Sir/Mam, after blood test report, my baby has 14.1 gm/dl and jaundice. My baby is 1 month old. In this situation, is phototherapy necessary for my baby? Is it harmful for her body?

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Dr Hema Pratima

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At 1 month, bilirubin of 14.1 may not always need phototherapy if the baby is feeding well and active. But a pediatrician should assess risk factors like weight, age, and rate of increase.

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