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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old child4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert my baby is 21 days old....and bolirubin is 10...on 3day of life we kept him under phototherapy for two days....no comparability issues of blood group...n newborn screening is normal....is it necessary to keep him under phototherapy nw....

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ExpertDr Priyanka KalraObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. wwll in such casee you have yo show your doctor. you can show the baby to a pediatric doctor who will check and find the right diagnosis and treat wellsee only the doctor who can see you in person can judge what is the right status. best to trust her

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 4 m old child4 years ago

A. did all the tests...same blood group...hb 13 for the baby...and NW on complete breast feeding...

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