The hemoglobin levels of neonates increase significantly during and following birth.

True / False

Answer: True.

Neonates haemoglobin level increase significantly during and following birth.

Explanation:

Neonates refers to a new born baby.

Haemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transport oxygen to the blood.

Haemoglobin continue to rise until two hours after birth this is because the infants require haemoglobin with high oxygen affinity which is needed for tissue oxygen and the baby might need to maximize oxygen intake following birth because its need to breath in air for respiration.