#AskTheExpert my newborn baby has S/B-14.1 mg/dl.it is necessary to give LED PHOTOTHERAPY?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist2 years ago

A. Definitely, the serum Bilirubin levels are very high and if your doctor has advised phototherapy, then go ahead with it because it has to be red used as early as possible Write Your Answer Here

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