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After delivery, newborns may develop jaundice. Jaundice is caused by a buildup of bilirubin within a baby’s blood that results in a yellowish tone of the skin and eyes. Bilirubin is in everyone’s blood, however, when the baby is still in utero, the mother’s liver does the work of removing it for the baby. After delivery, the baby’s liver must take on this job. It may take some time for this to occur efficiently, which is why buildup can occur. If your baby does develop jaundice, know that the condition is fairly common and can occur in babies of any race or color.
The most obvious indicator of jaundice is the yellow appearance of the baby’s skin. It usually appears first on the face and whites of the eyes. As the bilirubin level increases, it may spread to the chest, abdomen, arms and legs.
After delivery, your pediatrician or a nurse will monitor your newborn closely. If they feel as though the child may be jaundiced, they will use a skin or blood test to check bilirubin levels. This test ensures that your child receives necessary care.
Jaundice most often appears if an infant isn’t feeding well, and is more common in breastfed babies. When breastfeeding, it is recommended that you feed your baby 8-12 times a day or for longer periods of time to help produce adequate milk and help to keep your child’s bilirubin level down. While feeding is extremely important, you may find your jaundiced baby is overly sleepy and not as willing to eat. You may have to arouse him more often to keep the child awake as you feed. If you’re having trouble breastfeeding, ask your pediatrician, nurse or a lactation consultant for help.
While most cases of jaundice are mild and go away on their own, sometimes it is necessary to treat with phototherapy using “bili lights.” Depending on the severity of jaundice, this may be done at the hospital or within your own home. By placing the baby undressed beneath the lights, the bilirubin levels will lower. It is not recommended to use natural sunlight as a treatment option. Because your newborn must be undressed, the baby may get cold and risks getting sunburned. The risks associated with natural sunlight outweigh the benefits.
Jaundice typically subsides within three weeks. If it does not, please contact your pediatrician.
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By visiting UPMC Children’s Express Care, our after-hours clinic, your child will receive the same specialized pediatric care you’ve come to expect from your UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics pediatrician. Open conveniently on evenings and weekends, your child can receive care for minor injuries and illnesses when your pediatrician’s office is closed for the day.
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In the case of a serious emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room.
Paying your bill has never been easier. UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics offers you an easy and secure method for paying bills online for well and sick appointments as well as behavioral health visits.
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For questions regarding your billing statement, please call the UPMC CCP Billing Office at 1-888-857-7646 or email CCPBilling@chp.edu.
Are you passionate about caring for children? UPMC Children's Community Pediatrics offers the opportunity for you to apply your unique skills in pediatric medicine and to make an impact on children’s lives.
We are seeking candidates for full-time, part-time, casual, and temporary positions at our locations throughout 12 counties in western Pennsylvania.
To apply, visit the UPMC Careers website.
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For administrative inquiries, please call 724-933-1100 or 1-888-857-7646.
Should a concern about your experience at UPMC CCP arise, please discuss it with your child’s pediatrician. If the concern remains unresolved, please email your concern to our patient relations specialist at ccpconfidential@chp.edu. We will investigate your concern and provide you with a response. Contacting our patient relations specialist will not negatively affect your care.