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Pediatrics New born infants b00ec859

All are feature of prematurity in neonate except

A
No crease on sole
B
Abundant lanugo
C
Thick ear cailage
D
Empty Scotum
High-Yield Explanation
*Preterm bih, also known as premature bih, is the bih of a baby at fewer than 37 weeks gestational age* These babies are known as preemies or premmies.*Symptoms of preterm labor include uterine contractions which occur more often than every ten minutes or the leaking of fluid from the vagina.*Premature infants are at greater risk for cerebral palsy, delays in development, hearing problems, and sight problems. These risks are greater the earlier a baby is born.*The cause of preterm bih is often not known.*Risk factors include diabetes, high blood pressure, being pregnant with more than one baby, being either obese or underweight, a number of vaginal infections, tobacco smoking, and psychological stress, among others.*It is recommended that labor not be medically induced before 39 weeks unless required for other medical reasons. The same recommendation applies to cesarean section.* Medical reasons for early delivery include preeclampsia.often babies have empty scrotum , thick lanugo , no creases . Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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