pediatrics
Postterm Infants
Symptoms and Signs of Postterm Infants
Postterm infants are alert and appear mature. They have a decreased amount of soft-tissue mass, particularly subcutaneous fat. The skin may hang loosely on the extremities and is often dry and peeling. The fingernails and toenails are long. The nails, skin, and umbilical cord may be stained with meconium passed in utero. 