Conclusion

• Jaundice is easily diagnosable however require quick and on the spot treatment. If not treated properly, it leads to many complications.
• Currently the treatment options for jaundice include photo therapy, chemotherapy, and vaccinations. Neonatal jaundice is an important aspect of neonatal morbidity. There are well-developed systems to identify, investigate and manage the problem in developed health care systems, but much research and development is still needed to address the problem in resource-poor settings.
• Every newborn should be assessed for the risks of developing sever hyperbilirubinemia postnattaly. Assessment of clinical risk factors are important to avoid the hazards of sever hyperbilirubinemia and its threat of brain damage.
• Exclusive breastfeeding decrease the incidence of neonatal jaundice compared to bottle feeding, but if these infants are starved or dehydrated, they could probably be at higher risk of bilirubin encephalopathy. There is no effect of oxytocin used for labor induction in the incidence of neonatal jaundice.
• Medical scientists should search for new treatments and preventive measures having no side effects and capable of recovering babies more speedily. Partners should screen their ABO blood groups as well as Rh factor before marriage. Consanguineous marriages should be avoided. It is believed that this will help reduce the effects of jaundice on children's health and well-being in developing countries in the world.