Postmature Infancy: Neonatal Complications, Characteristics, and Care
1. Introduction to Postmature Infancy Postmature infancy refers to the clinical condition of a neonate born after completing forty-two weeks of gestation, exhibiting specific physical and metabolic characteristics related to a prolonged intrauterine environment. When a pregnancy extends significantly beyond the optimal due date, the placenta gradually loses its physiological efficiency. This decline in placental … Read more