Neonatal period extends up to –
Correct Answer: 28 days of life
Description: Neonate (Newborn)
From birth to under four weeks of age (< 28 days), the infant is called neonate.
The neonatal period has been further subdivided into -
Early neonatal period → the First week of life (< 7 days)
Late neonatal period → 7th to < 28th day
Term neonate (term baby)
Any neonate born between 37 and < 42 weeks (259 - 293 days) of pregnancy irrespective of the birth weight.
Preterm baby
Any neonate born before 37 weeks (<259 days) of pregnancy irrespective of the birth weight.
Post-term baby
Any neonate born at or after 42 weeks (294 days or more) of pregnancy irrespective of the birth weight.
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Pediatrics
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