The period of the newborn (neonatus) lasts for four weeks and is the period when the newborn adapts to the conditions of independent life. In the first days after birth, the newborn has its specific physiological features distinctive for a healthy child. The physical appearance of the newborn is different from the one of an adult, as a result of the different proportionate relations of the body. In this period, the organism of the newborn has imperfect functionality and systems` structure. Because of the functional immaturity of different organs, some functional disorders which are common for this period, may appear. If so, the newborn is more likely to suffer from severe consequences than adults
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