Newborn

Newborn

A Newborn (pronunciation: /ˈnjuːbɔːrn/), also known as a neonate or infant, is a child in the first 28 days after birth, during the neonatal period. The term is derived from the Latin neo, meaning "new", and natus, meaning "born".

Etymology

The term "newborn" originates from the Old English niwe and boren, literally meaning "newly born". In medical contexts, the term "neonate" is used, which is derived from Latin neo (new) and natus (born).

Related Terms

• Birth: The process of child bearing from the start of contractions to delivery.
• Infant: A child in the first year of life.
• Neonatal period: The first 28 days of life.
• Pediatrics: The branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.
• Obstetrics: The field of study concentrated on pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.

See Also

• Premature birth
• Low birth weight
• Neonatal intensive care unit
• Neonatology

External links

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

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