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Bilirubin is mainly passed from the body in the stool. Good feedings and ensuring good hydration in the first two to four days of life can decrease the risk of significant jaundice.

Very high levels of jaundice can lead to a condition called kernicterus. This is when parts of the brain are stained by the bilirubin. Kernicterus leads to cerebral palsy and lifelong abnormalities of the nervous system.