Adaptation to extrauterine life
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adaptation-to-extrauterine-life-192-12359801
title:
Adaptation to extrauterine life
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At the end of pregnancy, the fetus must take the journey of childbirth to leave the reproductive mother. Upon its entry to the air-breathing world, the newborn must begin to adjust to life outside the uterus. This is true for all viviparous animals; this article discusses humans as the most-researched example. The outside environment is a drastic change for the neonate, therefore the neonate must be assessed frequently and thoroughly. The Apgar scale is an assessment performed immediately follow
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Neonatal adaptations
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adaptation_to_extrauterine_life
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2024-03-04T17:58:58Z
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