A 38-Kg Infant Was Vaginally Delivered at 39 Weeks After a a 30-Minute

Multiple Choice

A 3.8-kg infant was vaginally delivered at 39 weeks after a 30-minute second stage.A nuchal cord was found at delivery.After birth,the infant is noted to have petechiae over the face and upper back.Which information regarding petechiae is most accurate and should be provided to the parents?

A) Are benign if they disappear within 48 hours of birth
B) Result from increased blood volume
C) Should always be further investigated
D) Usually occur with a forceps-assisted delivery