Why does mild hyperbilirubinemia occur in newborns?
A) Blood incompatibility between mother and child
B) Damage to many erythrocytes during the birth process
C) Poor circulation and albumin transport for bilirubin
D) Immature liver cannot process bilirubin quickly enough

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Newborns often have an immature liver that is not fully capable of processing bilirubin efficiently, leading to mild hyperbilirubinemia.

Why Does Mild Hyperbilirubinemia Occur in Newborns