Jaundice is typically identified by a yellow color that appears in the skin and eyes, due to an increase in bilirubin level. Bilirubin is a normal component of every person’s blood. However, when bilirubin rises above a certain level, it can become dangerous. Due to immature liver processes, most newborn babies develop bilirubin levels that are higher than adult levels. Therefore, most babies develop some degree of jaundice. When bilirubin levels become too elevated, it becomes dangerous to the newborn. In developed countries such as the United States, mortality from jaundice is not high. This low mortality is due to screening practices that take place in birthing hospitals and early interventions done by pediatricians within the first few days of life. (6)