Postmature

Postmature - this term applies to children born after 42 weeks of pregnancy (starting from the first day of the last menstrual period). The birth of a post-term baby may be associated with the presence of diabetes mellitus in the mother or the presence of anencephaly in the fetus.

Postmaturity is a pregnancy that lasts more than 42 weeks. Post-term babies are born with certain complications. These babies are at increased risk of developing meconium (the baby's original stool), asphyxia (lack of oxygen) during birth, low blood sugar after birth, and weight loss and dehydration.

The causes of post-maturity may be genetic factors, incorrect determination of the timing of pregnancy, abnormalities in the development of the placenta, obesity or diabetes in the mother. The birth of a post-term baby requires careful medical supervision for timely detection and prevention of complications.

A post-term baby is a baby who was born after 41-42 weeks of pregnancy. Such a child may have various complications related to his health and development.

One of the most common complications associated with a post-term baby is diabetes in the mother. This can lead to the development in the child of various disorders in the functioning of organs and systems, such as the heart, lungs, kidneys and others.

Another complication associated with a post-term baby may be anencephaly - the absence of a brain in the fetus. This condition can lead to serious developmental problems in the child, such as mental retardation, paralysis and others.

What is a post-term baby? A post-term baby is any baby born after 41 weeks of pregnancy. According to medical standards, a baby born at 37 weeks of pregnancy or within one week after this period should be considered full-term.