Jaundice

If someone develops yellow skin and yellow eyes, he is called to suffer from Jaundice (came from the word jaune meaning yellow). Jaundice is very common in new babies, especially during their first few days after birth. This is called neonatal jaundice.

Even though all parents know jaundice is very common in new borne babies, it is understandably often very frightening to new parents. Here we present some facts which may help to ease your worry.