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Mom of a 4 yr 1 m old girl4 years ago

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My daughter is diagnosed with jaundice on 4th day of birth with 13 points .She went through phototherapy for 48 hrs. But after phototherapy she was tanned and her complexion is too dark now. Will she get her original complexion back. What should I do?

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Shaista TarannumMom of a 16 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

A. yes if the complexion has changed because of phototherapy then baby will get back the original colour.nothing to worry. complexion will keep varying till a certain age. you just eat well and frequently breastfeed. that is most important for the baby now

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