{
  "schema_version": 1,
  "kind": "condition",
  "id": "neonatal-jaundice-physiological",
  "name": "Physiological Neonatal Jaundice",
  "category": "chronic",
  "sources": "Neonatal Jaundice - StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf NBK532930) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532930/, which describes physiologic jaundice as \"mild, transient, and self-limiting\", recommends \"frequent, on-demand feeding\", and states that \"supplemental oral water and dextrose water are not recommended\". The 8-12 feeds per 24 hours figure is the AAP 2022 guideline's, already listed in this condition's sources. · AAP Clinical Practice Guideline: Management of Hyperbilirubinemia in Newborn Infant 2022",
  "review_status": "reviewed",
  "verified_against": "Neonatal Jaundice - StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf NBK532930) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532930/, which describes physiologic jaundice as \"mild, transient, and self-limiting\", recommends \"frequent, on-demand feeding\", and states that \"supplemental oral water and dextrose water are not recommended\". The 8-12 feeds per 24 hours figure is the AAP 2022 guideline's, already listed in this condition's sources.",
  "verified_date": "2026-08",
  "treatments": [
    {
      "id": 1209,
      "generic": "No drug therapy required",
      "line": 1,
      "is_adjunct": false,
      "form": null,
      "strength_mg": null,
      "adult_dose": "None - supportive care only",
      "adult_duration": "7-10 days",
      "dose_source": "Neonatal Jaundice - StatPearls (NCBI Bookshelf NBK532930) - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK532930/, which describes physiologic jaundice as \"mild, transient, and self-limiting\", recommends \"frequent, on-demand feeding\", and states that \"supplemental oral water and dextrose water are not recommended\". The 8-12 feeds per 24 hours figure is the AAP 2022 guideline's, already listed in this condition's sources.",
      "rationale": "Frequent breastfeeding (8-12 times daily) is the primary intervention for physiological neonatal jaundice; no drug therapy required",
      "cautions": [
        "Routine IV fluids not indicated; encourage frequent breastfeeding (8-12 feeds/24h) and monitor bilirubin."
      ],
      "peds_mgkg_low": null,
      "peds_mgkg_high": null,
      "peds_max_mg": null,
      "peds_basis": null,
      "peds_unit": null,
      "peds_note": "Encourage frequent breastfeeding every 2-3 hours (8-12 feeds/24h). Monitor transcutaneous or serum bilirubin",
      "peds_min_weight_kg": null,
      "peds_max_weight_kg": null,
      "peds_age_min_months": null,
      "peds_age_max_months": null,
      "peds_age_bands": null,
      "peds_doses": null,
      "brands": [],
      "condition_id": "neonatal-jaundice-physiological"
    }
  ]
}