Risk factors are those conditions which increase the likelihood that an infant will be born with or develop an<unk> . + Risk factors for<unk>  within the first week Factor Notes References prematurity birth before 40 weeks gestation meconium aspiration inspiration of stool in utero Postpartum endometritis inflammation of the uterus after the birth low birth weight 12 hours pre-term onset of labor labor begins before 40 weeks gestation chorioamnionitis inflammation of the fetal membranes(amnion and chorion) due to a bacterial<unk>  vaginal discharge abnormal discharge can be a result of an<unk>  tender uterus discomfort when the uterus is examined rupture of membranes 12 hours) in utero<unk>  with pathogens the period of<unk> allows for the logarithmic growthof pathogens maternal urinary tract<unk>  bladder and/or kidney<unk>  prolonged labor vaginal examinations during labor risk increases with the number of vaginal examinations during labor maternal colonization with group B streptococcus the presence of this bacterium is usually asymptomatic previous baby with early-onset GBS<unk>  gender males are more susceptible;This risk declinesafter respiratory distress syndrome is treated multiples risk is increased for the firstborn iron supplementation iron is a growth factor forsome bacteria maternal intrapartum fever > 38 °C after insertion of intravenous line may introduce pathogens into the circulation immature immune system invasive medical procedures may introduce pathogens into the circulation hypoxia unexpected resuscitationafter birth low socioeconomic status hypothermia relatively low blood temperature metabolic acidosis a pH imbalance in the blood obstetrical complications prevalence of resistant bacteria in the neonatal intensive care unit nosomial populations maternal exposure to Toxoplasmosis gondii a parasite present in cat litter and other animal excrement + Risk factors for late onset for<unk>  >one week after birth Factor Notes References after insertion of an intravenous line hypothermia poor feeding lethargy more likely to develop osteoarthritis soft tissue<unk>  meningitits Mother resides in endemic malariaarea The risk for developing catheter-related<unk> s is offset by the increased survival rate of premature infants that have early onset sepsis. Intravenous administration of prophylactic immunoglobin enhances immunity of the immature infant and is used for treatment.
Neonatal infection
Neonatal sepsis
Birth trauma
Birth trauma 
Perinatal asphyxia
Low Birth Weight
Fetal warfarin syndrome
Antenatal depression