Running head: ROOMING IN OF MOTHER AND NEWBORN DURING PHOTOTHERAPY 1
Benefit of Rooming In of Mother and Full Term Newborn with Hyperbilirubinemia during
Phototherapy
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, ROOMING IN OF MOTHER AND NEWBORN DURING PHOTOTHERAPY 2
Abstract
The way mothers and healthcare providers welcome and take care of infants after birth have
lasting health consequences. In this critical period, neonates are highly vulnerable to different
infections whose magnitude varies profoundly. Jaundice/hyperbilirubinemia is a common
condition after birth. It is a mark of excess bilirubin. Usually, the disease affects over 60% of
full-term infants and about 80% of preterm infants. Due to its far-reaching consequences,
healthcare providers use various interventions depending on its severity and the health situation
of the mother and infant. Phototherapy is a common treatment choice during the neonatal period.
It involves the use of visible light, which helps to control the adverse impacts of high serum
unconjugated bilirubin on infants. When used in the mother’s room as opposed to the hospital’s
nursery, phototherapy improves healthcare outcomes in three main areas critical to the infant’s
health. It ensures that bonding between a newborn and the parents takes place as expected.
Besides that, it helps to avoid breastfeeding delays. The other positive outcome is faster
excretion of bilirubin from the baby, which ensures that there is reduced need for critical nursing
care besides a reduction of hospital delays. However, the effectiveness of phototherapy depends
on the delivery system used. Bili blanket uses fiberoptic systems and plays an essential role in
enhancing the parent-infant bond. The family-centered approach is also useful, mainly when
administered in the mother’s room. Overall, phototherapy is a safe and effective method when
used correctly. It should be used in the mother’s room in the hospital.
Keywords: Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice, Bilirubin, Phototherapy, Fiberoptic System
Benefit of Rooming In of Mother and Full Term Newborn with Hyperbilirubinemia during
Phototherapy
Student’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
, ROOMING IN OF MOTHER AND NEWBORN DURING PHOTOTHERAPY 2
Abstract
The way mothers and healthcare providers welcome and take care of infants after birth have
lasting health consequences. In this critical period, neonates are highly vulnerable to different
infections whose magnitude varies profoundly. Jaundice/hyperbilirubinemia is a common
condition after birth. It is a mark of excess bilirubin. Usually, the disease affects over 60% of
full-term infants and about 80% of preterm infants. Due to its far-reaching consequences,
healthcare providers use various interventions depending on its severity and the health situation
of the mother and infant. Phototherapy is a common treatment choice during the neonatal period.
It involves the use of visible light, which helps to control the adverse impacts of high serum
unconjugated bilirubin on infants. When used in the mother’s room as opposed to the hospital’s
nursery, phototherapy improves healthcare outcomes in three main areas critical to the infant’s
health. It ensures that bonding between a newborn and the parents takes place as expected.
Besides that, it helps to avoid breastfeeding delays. The other positive outcome is faster
excretion of bilirubin from the baby, which ensures that there is reduced need for critical nursing
care besides a reduction of hospital delays. However, the effectiveness of phototherapy depends
on the delivery system used. Bili blanket uses fiberoptic systems and plays an essential role in
enhancing the parent-infant bond. The family-centered approach is also useful, mainly when
administered in the mother’s room. Overall, phototherapy is a safe and effective method when
used correctly. It should be used in the mother’s room in the hospital.
Keywords: Hyperbilirubinemia, Jaundice, Bilirubin, Phototherapy, Fiberoptic System
