27th August 2020

A new mother brings her one-week-old baby to the GP, as she is worried he is jaundiced

A new mother brings her one-week-old baby to the GP, as she is worried he is jaundiced. On examination, the baby appears to be mildly yellow around his face and neck. He is taking his feeds well, is being breast-fed, and has had several normal wet nappies that day.

Which of the following actions would be the most appropriate first management option?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.