Joanna Parga-Belinkie

Joanna Parga-Belinkie, an attending neonatologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shares insights on the updated clinical guidelines for hyperbilirubinemia management. She discusses the rebranding of 'breastfeeding jaundice' to 'suboptimal intake jaundice' to alleviate stigma. The importance of genetic factors like G6PD deficiency is highlighted, along with the significance of accurate bilirubin measurement over visual assessments. Joanna debunks myths about sunlight's effectiveness and lays out strategies for managing rebound bilirubin levels post-treatment.