Jaundice is a common condition in newborns and it cannot be prevented. It is important to ensure good fluid intake for all newborn babies. Jaundice is often exaggerated with mild dehydration. Mild jaundice in the first week needs no treatment except attention to hydration. One can prevent jaundice levels reaching very high by timely phototherapy and treatment of any risk factors (e.g. infection, Blood group incompatibility etc.)
