Jaundice is a phenomenon of red blood cells breaking down, the liver's bilirubin metabolism function is not 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.

The doctor told me that my son has been jaundiced for 40 days. The total bilirubin test is 277.20 and I am taking prednisolone 5mg and colostrum milk powder as directed by the doctor. The doctor asked me how I need to monitor my baby to know if the jaundice has improved or not?