Hi Hanna,

Many newborns, especially preemies, develop jaundice in the first few days after birth. Jaundice is characterized by a slight yellow coloring of the whites of your baby's eyes and skin. This is caused by her liver's inability to dispose of a pigment, called bilirubin, fast enough. Jaundice usually clears up on its own after a few days; however, jaundiced babies should be examined by their pediatrician since it can be dangerous if their bilirubin levels are too high.