What Causes Jaundice in Newborns?
What is jaundice? Jaundice in newborns is a condition where a baby's skin and whites of the eyes turn yellow. This occurs when the level of bilirubin in the blood is too high. Bilirubin is a yellow substance produced by the breakdown of red blood cells. The liver usually clears bilirubin from the blood. In neonates, however, their liver is still...