Sagittal image of hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury

The poor little boy who got baked for too long

How long can baby can stay in mum’s tum? Most of us are aware that premature delivery of a baby can cause problems. However, few people appreciate the catastrophe that can occur when a baby is delivered too late (post term) and suffers hypoxic-ischaemic brain injury.  Unfortunately, we seem to have this idea that once…