long brittle fingernails are a sign of postmaturity In a neonate - Desquamation - skin peeling

- In a neonate, long, brittle fingernails are a sign of postmaturity.

- Desquamation (skin peeling) is common in postmature neonates.

- A mother should allow her infant to breast-feed until the infant is satisfied. The time may vary from 5 to 20 minutes.