Macrosomia Overview
Learn About Macrosomia
The most common cause of macrosomia is diabetes in the mother. Macrosomia can lead to injury during birth and a greater chance of a cesarean delivery (C-section).
Macrosomia refers to a very large body size. It is often used to describe an oversized fetus.
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Jennifer Cate is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Cate has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrosomia. Her top areas of expertise are Macrosomia, Gestational Diabetes, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Cate is currently accepting new patients.
Abdul-badi Abou-Samra is an Endocrinologist in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Abou-Samra and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrosomia. His top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, and Newborn Low Blood Sugar.
Janardhan Mydam is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Pediatrics provider in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Mydam and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrosomia. His top areas of expertise are Macrosomia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Premature Infant. Dr. Mydam is currently accepting new patients.
Summary: Anaemia in pregnant women occurs at a haemoglobin (Hb) concentration \<11 g/dL and treatment is essential to prevent increased maternal morbidity, fetal morbidity and mortality. Studies show a distinct risk of haemorrhage in pregnant women due to increased uterine dilatation, due to twins or macrosomic singletons. Currently, prepartum anaemia management, the influence of anaemia and the administra...
Summary: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases the risk of macrosomia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Screening strategies are debated: universal vs. selective, and macrosomia may begin before the time of screening, suggesting that glycation markers may have an interest. The objective of this trail is to compare novel markers: skin autofluorescence and glycated albumin, to HbA1c (reference) a...
Published Date: November 06, 2023
Published By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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