The neonatal period extends
A)for the first 24 hours of life.
B)for the first month of life.
C)until the first birthday.
D)from day 1 until day 60.
E)until breast feeding stops.

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The neonatal period is defined as the first 28 days of life. However, some sources may extend it up to the first month of life. Therefore, the best choice is B, which states that the neonatal period extends for the first month of life. The other options are incorrect, as they either state a shorter or longer time period than the neonatal period.

The Neonatal Period Extends