Chapter 27.6, Problem 2QC

Summary Introduction

To review:

The benefitsof acquiring maternal IgG antibodies to the newborn.

Introduction:

The period from birth till death is called the postnatal period. Some immediate changes occur in the fetus that enable it to regain homeostasis. The physical status of the fetus is evaluated at 1 minute and 5 minutes of birth, to determine whether the fetus is adjusting properly or not. The criteria used for evaluation are skin color, pulse rate, respiratory level, muscle activity, and grimace.