Condition found in newborns. Marked by prolonged gestation (> 39 weeks), decreased alertness, low birth weight, and increased respiratory distress; skin, nails, and cord often stain greenish. Cause is likely placental insufficiency.
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Condition found in newborns. Marked by prolonged gestation (> 39 weeks), decreased alertness, low birth weight, and increased respiratory distress; skin, nails, and cord often stain greenish. Cause is likely placental insufficiency.