vastasyntyne
Vastasyntyne is the Finnish term for a newborn infant, referring to a baby from birth through the first weeks of life. In medical and public health contexts, this period overlaps with what English-speaking professionals call the neonatal period, typically defined as 0 to 28 days after birth.
In newborn care, attention is focused on establishing and stabilizing breathing and circulation, maintaining body temperature,
In Finnish-language usage, vastasyntyne often appear in medical records, maternity care guidelines, and early infancy health