The transition period between intrauterine and extrauterine existence for the newborn:
A) consists of four phases, two reactive and two of decreased responses.
B) is referred to as the neonatal period and lasts from birth to day 28 of life.
C) applies to full-term births only.
D) varies by socioeconomic status and the mother's age.

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Changes begin right after birth; the cutoff time when the transition is considered over (although the baby keeps changing)is 28 days.The transition period has three phases: first reactivity,decreased response,and second reactivity.All newborns experience this transition regardless of age or type of birth.Although stress can cause variation in the phases,the mother's age and wealth do not disturb the pattern.

The Transition Period Between Intrauterine and Extrauterine Existence for the Newborn