The Neo-Genital Period

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Neo-natal period refers to the first four weeks of the human life (first 28 days).It is particularly a vulnerable period which carries one of the highest risk in human life. When a baby comes out of the mother’s body they will have to make many physical adjustments to the life. Leaving the uterus means that a baby loses the chance to depend on his/her mother 's circulation and placenta for important functions. When making the transition to the world some babies face numerous complications and difficulties which make their medical condition worst and the baby’s body system may not compatible with the new environment. In that case the babies are admitted to a special unit in the hospital called Neo-natal Intensive care Unit(NICU).In the NICU

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