Natural Remedies For Jaundice In Newborns

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By Amrisha Sharma

Thursday, November 3, 2011, 14:19

Infant jaundice, commonly known as newborn jaundice occurs when the bilirubin (yellow bile pigment) levels in the body is high. Newborn jaundice is observed in almost 70% of babies. The skin of the baby becomes yellow which is a sign of jaundice. Phototherapy is one of the common medical treatment for jaundice in newborn babies but there are home remedies to cure jaundice in babies. Lets check out the natural remedies to cure jaundice in newborn babies.

Natural remedies to cure jaundice in newborns:

Breastfeeding: Bilirubin needs to be taken out from the baby's body through stool and urine. Newborns suffer from jaundice due to the incapability of an immature liver to remove bilirubin from the blood. By breastfeeding or giving fluids or formula, the bilirubin is taken out from the baby's body through urine or bowel movements. Feed the baby after 2-3 hours. Babies suffering from jaundice feel sleepy so it is important to wake them up and give breast milk or formula at intervals.

Sunlight: This is one of the natural remedies to cure jaundice in newborn babies. Sun rays reduces the bilirubin levels in the blood and treats jaundice in newborns naturally. Keep the baby in a warm sunny room for 1-2 hours. Make sure the baby is naked and covered only with the diaper. You can also cover the eyes. Avoid direct sunlight as the baby might get tanned. Sunlight is a natural substitute to phototherapy.

Formulas: Most of the newborn babies find it difficult to get used to breastfeeding so the mother can consult a lactation specialist to provide sufficient mother's milk tot he baby. You can take out milk in a spoon and feed the baby if the baby is finding it difficult to suck the nipples.

Try these natural remedies to cure jaundice in newborn babies.