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| Bilirubin level 19 in newborn |
In this article, I will discuss that if your
newborn has bilirubin level of 19 mg/dL, whether it is normal or a
matter of being worried? Click here to know my own story of high bilirubin 18.9 mg/dL in my newborn and his death
It is not uncommon for a newborn to
have mild high bilirubin level in his blood. Either the newborn baby is
full term or preterm, in both the cases, bilirubin level in newborn are likely
to be mild high.
If your newborn is full term and has less
5 mg/dL with 24 hours of birth and
same does not continuously rapidly increase day by day for the first 5 days of
his birth, then no need to be worried about.
Though, bilirubin level may increase for
the first few days and may reach it peak level on
As per guidelines of American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP), bilirubin level of less than 15 mg/dL on 4th
day of health, full term newborn is considered to be within normal
range hence same is not a matter of concern.
Be noted, if baby is premature and not
healthy, 15mg/dL level of bilirubin is considered to be very high and abnormal,
If your baby has bilirubin level of 19
mg/dL, it is a matter of concern and baby's treatment either photo therapy or blood transfusion or any other treatment applicable to your case should
be immediately done to avoid further increase of bilirubin level in your baby.
Be aware, a high bilirubin level may cause damage
to a newborn baby if same is not treated timely.
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