is it normal for a newborn to have jaundice
Physiological (normal) jaundice: Most newborns have this mild jaundice because their liver is still maturing. It often appears when a baby 2 to 4 days old and disappears by 1 to 2 weeks of age. Jaundice of prematurity: This is common in premature babies since their bodies are even less ready to excrete bilirubin effectively.