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1
Q

Average male at term

A

3.55kg

15% fat

2
Q

Daily weight gain?

A

24 grams

3
Q

Definition of term

A

After 37 weeks competed gestation

4
Q

Definition of post term

A

After 41 weeks completed gestation

5
Q

Normal weight of a baby?

A

2.5-4kg

over 4 kg = LGA, under 2.5kg =SGA

6
Q

What hormones produced by the baby enhance adaptation?

A

Cortisol and adrenaline

7
Q

Infant vaccination?

A

Hepatitis B at birth
BCG first month
Routine vaccinations 8 weeks

8
Q

What is erythema toxicum?

A

A rash that occurs in neonates (very common, seen in about 50% of term babies)