Jaundice in Newborns (Hyperbilirubinemia) Exams and Tests Your
baby's doctor will do a physical exam and take a medical history
to diagnose Reference jaundice Opens New Window
(hyperbilirubinemia). As part of the medical history, the doctor
may ask questions about: - Your general health, particularly
during the pregnancy. - Whether your baby was born prematurely
or at full term. - Whether your baby had any difficulties during
delivery. - Your baby's birth weight and whether there has been
any weight gain or loss since birth. - Your baby's feeding and
elimination habits since birth. - Whether the baby and you have
incompatible Reference blood types Opens New Window (ABO or
Reference Rh incompatibility Opens New Window). - Your family
history of health conditions that could cause jaundice. During
the exam, the doctor will check your baby's skin color. This may
include pressing a finger lightly on your baby's skin. The
doctor will note whether yellowing related to jaundice is
visible only in the eyes, face, and