Introduction to Newborn Jaundice Jaundice in newborns, medically known as neonatal jaundice, is a common condition that affects a significant number of infants shortly after birth. This condition is characterized by a yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. The yellow discoloration is due to an excess of bilirubin, a yellow pigment produced during the normal breakdown of red blood cells. In newborns, the liver is often…