Baby Arielle has jaundice, something common in 90% of all babies. Jaundice is caused by too much bilirubin in blood as her liver is not well formed enough to break down bilirubin.
Poor baby Arielle has to be on phototherapy to get rid of the bilirubin. We were sad initially to see her cry so badly when she first received the treatment. She has to receive the phototherapy for a total of 8-12 hrs in a 24hr period.
Thankfully she is having the treatment at home and we can still cuddle, feed and comfort her.
She will get well soon!
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