Newborn infant

Newborn Infant

A Newborn Infant (pronunciation: /ˈnjuːbɔːrn ˈɪnfənt/), also known as a neonate or newborn, is a child in the first 28 days after birth, during the neonatal period. The term "newborn" includes premature infants, postmature infants, and full term newborns.

Etymology

The term "newborn" originates from the Old English words "niwe" (new) and "boren" (born). The term "infant" comes from the Latin "infans", meaning "unable to speak".

Related Terms

• Premature Infant: A baby born before 37 weeks of gestational age.
• Postmature Infant: A baby born after 42 weeks of gestational age.
• Full Term Newborn: A baby born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestational age.
• Neonatal Period: The first 28 days of life.
• Infant: A child in the first year of life.

See Also

• Infant Mortality
• Neonatology
• Pediatrics

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Newborn infant
• Wikipedia's article - Newborn infant

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