Jaundice means the skin has turned a yellow color.
Bilirubin is the pigment that turns the skin yellow.
The liver normally gets rid of bilirubin. But at birth, the liver may be immature.
Half of babies have some jaundice. Usually, it is mild and doesn’t need any treatment.
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