Why is this baby born .. golden ? No , he ' s not a martial arts...
Step into the world of born with this insightful look at Why is this baby born .. golden ? No , he ' s not a martial arts... and its recent developments. Why is this baby born... golden? No, he's not a martial arts master, as the mom hilariously thinks! This cartoon is a fun look at a serious condition: ABO Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN). The Science Explained: It's a tiny battle inside the womb! 1. Mom is Type O, so her blood naturally has Anti-A and Anti-B antibodies. 2. Baby is Type A (or B). 3. The mom's IgG antibodies are small enough to cross the placenta and enter the baby's bloodstream. 4. These antibodies mistake the baby's red blood cells for invaders and ATTACK them (a process called hemolysis). 5. When red blood cells are destroyed, they release a yellow substance called bilirubin. The baby's brand-new liver can't filter this all out, causing jaundice—the yellow skin and eyes. 6. In severe cases, like this "...