These fluorescent lights are placed over your baby s incubator. A mask or eye patch will be placed over your baby s eyes to assure his comfort and prevent any potential damage from the lights. Or, your baby may be wearing a bilivest, which eliminates the need to cover the baby s eyes during therapy. If your baby is under bililights, he ll be without clothing so as much skin as possible can be exposed to the light. While undergoing phototherapy, your baby s bowel movements may be frequent, loose and maybe even greenish in color.
Babies also tend to sleep a lot while being treated for jaundice, waking only for feedings.
Phototherapy will be continued, usually three to seven days, until the bilirubin levels in your baby s blood are reduced to a normal level. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved.