Description

An infant classified as postmature is one who is born after 42 weeks of gestation. These infants may face specific health challenges due to prolonged gestation, including issues related to placental function and amniotic fluid levels.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'recién nacido postérmino' is used in clinical settings to describe infants born after the typical gestational period. Common variants that may arise include 'recién nacido tardío' or 'recién nacido a término prolongado', but it is important to stick to the glossary term in formal contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The pediatrician explained that the infant was classified as postmature due to being born after 42 weeks of gestation.

ES: El pediatra explicó que el recién nacido postérmino nació después de las 42 semanas de gestación.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'postmature' with 'premature'; misinterpreting the term as referring to a normal term infant; mixing up with similar terms like 'recién nacido a término'.