Jaundice is a phenomenon of red blood cells being broken, the liver's bilirubin metabolism function is not yet complete. Pathological jaundice in newborns can cause complications of kernicterus, which can cause death or leave sequelae of slow development in children. Therefore, mothers should recognize some signs to distinguish physiological neonatal jaundice from pathological jaundice.

Jaundice in newborns, or infant jaundice, is a very common phenomenon that occurs when the blood bilirubin levels are elevated, causing bilirubin to seep into the skin and tissues, resulting in jaundice and yellowing of the mucous membranes.

There are many reasons why a newborn baby’s skin may be uneven in color or not rosy. This can be due to pathological or physiological reasons. Therefore, parents need to take care and quickly recognize abnormal signs.