postnatal

What Does A Post Term Baby Look Like?

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What Does A Post Term Baby Look Like? Postterm newborns often have dry, peeling, loose skin and may appear abnormally thin (emaciated), especially if the function of the placenta was severely reduced. The fingernails and toenails are long. The umbilical cord and nails may be stained green if meconium was present in the amniotic fluid.

What Does Postnatal Mean?

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What Does Postnatal Mean? Postpartum: The period just after delivery, as with postpartum depression. Postpartum refers to the mother, and postnatal to the baby. What does post natal mean? Postpartum: The period just after delivery, as with postpartum depression. Postpartum refers to the mother, and postnatal to the baby. What is meant by postnatal period?