A 3-day-old newborn is placed under phototherapy lights for the treatment of jaundice. The doula explains to the mother that the healthcare providers expect the newborn to pass:

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A newborn placed under phototherapy lights passes bright green stools because of increased bilirubin excretion. Blackish-green stools are usually passed within 24 hours after birth. Light yellow stools are passed by breastfed newborns by the fourth day of life. Bright yellow stools are passed by formula-fed newborns.

A 3-Day-Old Newborn Is Placed Under Phototherapy Lights for the Treatment