PREMATURITY PATHOCHART

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
A preterm newborn is one born before 37
weeks’ gestation. Preterm newborns exhibit
anatomic and physiologic immaturity in all
body systems; this immaturity hinders the
adaptations to extrauterine life that the
newborn must make.

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 POST MATURITY PATHOCHART

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
A post-term pregnancy is one that extends beyond 42 weeks’ gestation. The post-term
infant may be LGA, AGA, SGA, or
dysmature, depending on placental
function.

If the placenta continues to function well,

the fetus will continue to grow, which
results in an LGA infant who may manifest
problems such as birth trauma and
hypoglycemia.

If placental function decreases, the fetus

may not receive adequate nutrition. The
fetus will utilize its subcutaneous fat stores for energy. Wasting of subcutaneous fat
occurs, resulting in fetal dysmaturity syndrome. There are three stages of fetal
dysmaturity syndrome.

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