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Polyhydramnios was noted in the pregnancies of all three preterm infants, and all mothers reported reduced fetal movement. Three preterm infants experienced birth asphyxia. All neonates presented with hypotonia to varying degrees\u2014floppy limbs in preterm infants and marked hypotonia in the full-term infant. All four developed neonatal respiratory failure. Three preterm infants died during the neonatal period, whereas the full-term infant survived following successful weaning and oral feeding. Genetic testing revealed abnormal expansion of (CTG)n trinucleotide repeats in the DMPK gene in all cases, inherited maternally.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CDM should be considered in neonates presenting with unexplained birth asphyxia, hypotonia, and feeding or respiratory difficulties, especially when accompanied by maternal polyhydramnios and reduced fetal movement. 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