Jaundiced Newborn

When to Call Your Doctor - Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

  • You are concerned your baby is not getting enough breastmilk
  • Good-sized yellow, seedy stools are less than 3 per day (EXCEPTION: breastfed and before 5 days of life)
  • Day 2-4 of life and no stool in over 24 hours and breastfed
  • Wet diapers are less than 6 per day (EXCEPTION: 3 wet diapers/day can be normal before 5 days of life if breastfed)
  • Discharged before 48 hours AND 4 or more days old AND hasn't been examined since discharge (Reason: AAP recommends re-check)
  • Blood type problem (ABO, Rh) present
  • You have other questions or concerns

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