Resources developed as part of the Jaundice in Darker Skin Tone Babies Programme
This page provides information and resources to help parents, families and healthcare professionals recognise jaundice in babies with Black and Brown skin tones.
Jaundice is very common in newborn babies and, in many cases, it is mild and gets better on its own. However, jaundice can sometimes be serious, so it is important that babies with possible signs of jaundice are checked early by a healthcare professional.
It is not always possible to tell how severe jaundice is just by looking at a baby, and a check may be needed to see if treatment is required. Early checking helps make sure babies receive the right care and can help prevent complications.
The signs of jaundice may appear differently in babies with darker skin tones, and the yellow colouring may not always be easy to notice on the skin.
This page brings together practical guidance, visual resources, and information on what signs to look for and when to seek medical advice.
These resources are designed to support families in recognising possible signs of jaundice and to help healthcare professionals provide safe and equitable care for all babies.
If you are concerned about your baby or think your baby may have jaundice, seek advice from a healthcare professional.
English version:
Download this poster in English
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Acknowledgements
These translated jaundice resources were developed as part of the Jaundice in Darker Skin Tone Babies Programme to improve access to information for families from diverse communities. We would like to thank the Jaundice Resource Translation Contributors for their support in reviewing and refining the translations. Their expertise has helped ensure the information is accurate, culturally appropriate and accessible.
We also acknowledge the support of the Medway NHS Foundation Trust maternity and neonatal teams, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) maternity and neonatal team, and the South East NHS regional team. We are grateful to colleagues across Kent and Medway and beyond, and partner organisations who have supported this work.
And we also acknowledge Dr Oghenetega Edokpolor and Temitope Sholanke for their contribution to the programme.
Jaundice in Darker Skin Tone Babies Programme
Conceptualised, developed and led by Dr Helen Gbinigie, Neonatal Consultant Medway Hospital, Former Neonatal Clinical Lead Kent and Medway LMNS.
This programme aims to support improved recognition of jaundice in babies with darker skin tones and promote equitable neonatal care through shared resources and education.
For enquiries, feedback, or questions about the programme or use of these resources, please contact: helen.gbinigie@nhs.net