Prolonged pregnancy refers to gestation lasting 42 weeks or more. The cause is still unknown, but it may be related to changes in the fetal brain that initiate labor or a placental estrogen deficiency. As pregnancy progresses past 40 weeks, amniotic fluid levels decrease from 500-1000 ml to around 400 ml by 42-43 weeks. This decrease in amniotic fluid can lead to compression of the umbilical cord and reduced blood flow to the fetus, resulting in potential complications like meconium aspiration, hypoglycemia, or polycythemia in the fetus. If left untreated, this condition known as dysmaturity syndrome can occur in 1-2% of postmature fetuses and cause skin changes,