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(P08.2) Post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age
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2 635 503 in individuals diagnosis post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age confirmed
Diagnosis post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age is diagnosed Men are 12.26% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age - Men and Women aged 0
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 5-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1
Disease Features post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age
Absence or low individual and public risk
Post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age - what does this mean
Post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age, is a condition in which the baby is born after the expected due date (40 weeks or more) and is not larger than expected for the gestational age. this happens when the baby is not growing well in the uterus, leading to an extended pregnancy.
What happens during the disease - post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age
Post-term infant is a condition in which a baby is born after 42 weeks of gestation. it is believed to be caused by inadequate placental function, which results in inadequate transfer of nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the baby. this can also lead to increased levels of stress hormones, which can cause the baby to be born at a later date. in addition, a post-term infant is more likely to be born with lower birth weight than expected for their gestational age.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Obtain detailed medical history of the mother and infant.
- Conduct physical exam of the infant.
- Perform laboratory tests such as complete blood count, electrolyte panel, and metabolic panel.
- Order a fetal ultrasound to assess the size of the infant.
- Evaluate the placenta for any abnormalities.
- Perform genetic testing.
- Evaluate the infant for any signs of infection or congenital abnormalities.
- Consider other tests such as thyroid function tests and urine culture.
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the post-term infant who is not heavy for gestational age.
- Assess the infant's overall health
- Provide additional nutrition and hydration as needed
- Monitor the infant's growth and development
- Provide supportive care to the infant and family
- Monitor the infant's vital signs
- Provide oxygen supplementation as needed
- Administer medications to treat any underlying conditions
- Provide physical therapy as needed
- Provide emotional support to the parents
- Encourage the parents to bond with the infant
7 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age - Prevention
Prevention of post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age, includes regular prenatal care, monitoring fetal growth, and induction of labor at or near the due date if necessary. additionally, avoiding excessive weight gain during pregnancy and avoiding smoking, alcohol, and drug use can help reduce the risk of post-term infant, not heavy for gestational age.