"Baby not yet born after 42 weeks of gestation.
Incidence 10%
Most frequent cause= inaccurate dating.
Risks to fetus:
1) Fetal malnutrition: After 42nd week
placenta
ages
and fails to provide nutrients.
2) Meconium aspiration: If the fetus passes fecal matter
which is not typical until after birth
and the child breathes it in.
Management:
Labor is induced only if there is potential harm on the mother or child"