my baby bilirubin on 6 thday 14.5 and done phototherapy now bilirubin reduced to 9.9, hemoglobin increased from 16.9 to 17.3. is it serious or normal?

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. it is quite natural that small babies will be having jaundice in newborn period which will be reduced in by two to three weeks of age slight fluctuation in hemoglobin may not be danger

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