The earlier your baby is born, preterm or late preterm,
the more vernix you will see.
For example, a premature baby will usually peel less than a full - term or overdue baby, because he is covered with
more vernix at birth.
Generally,
the more vernix a baby has on his skin at birth, the less he may peel, say medical experts.
Premature babies tend to have
more vernix caseosa than full - term babies.
Since premature babies have
more vernix, their skin tends to peel less than a baby born at or after 40 weeks.
The more vernix a baby has on his skin at birth, the less likely his skin may peel.
Not exact matches
Removing
vernix from the skin gets rid of a natural insulating layer which can cause heat loss to be far
more rapid.
The «cheese» or
more commonly referred to as
vernix, is an important part of protecting your baby inside the womb.