<s>[INST] Can jaundice hurt my baby? [/INST] Most infants have mild, harmless jaundice. In rare situations, a high bilirubin level may cause brain damage. This is why newborns should be checked carefully for jaundice and treated to prevent a high bilirubin level. Source: Mass General Brigham. Link: https://www.nwh.org/maternity-guide/postpartum-guide/postpartum-chapter-3/jaundice-and-your-newborn-questions-and-answers#what. Field: Hepatology . Disease: Jaundice </s>