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Fetal Macrosomia : Its Maternal and Neonatal Complications
Fetal Macrosomia : Its Maternal and Neonatal Complications
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FETAL MACROSOMIA;
ITS MATERNAL AND NEONATAL COMPLICATIONS
Dr. Habiba Sharaf Ali1, Dr. Shahina Ishtiaque2
1. MBBS, FRCOG, MSc (UK)
Professor
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ziauddin University, Karachi
2. FCPS, MRCOG
Assistant Professor
Ziauddin University, Karachi
Correspondence Address:
Dr. Habiba Sharaf Ali
Professor
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Ziauddin University, Karachi
[email protected]
ABSTRACT Objective: To review the deliveries of macrocosmic babies and their obstetrical
and neonatal outcomes. Methods: A prospective case control study involving a total of 3700
deliveries at term of macrocosmic babies between Jan 2011 to Dec 2012 in Ziauddin Hospital
Kemari Campus. The study concerned risk factors, mode of delivery and the incidence of
maternal and perinatal complications. Results: Macrosomia occurred in 5.2% of all deliveries.
The main risk factors of macrosomia identified in our study were multiparty and diabetes mellitus.
The significant maternal complications were caesarean section, postpartum hemorrhage and
perineal tear. Significantly male gender, shoulder dystocia and admission to NICU were noted in
macrosomic group compared to controls. Conclusions: Macrosomia is potentially dangerous
for the mother and the neonate. It is important to identify the suspected fetal macrosomia to
prevent its risk factors and complications. There is a need to provide all delivery facilities and care
services to prevent and reduce the maternal and neonatal complications.
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Article Citation: Ali HS, Ishtiaq S. Fetal macrosomia; its maternal and neonatal complications.
Professional Med J 2014;21(3): 421-426.
INTRODUCTION
Macrosomia is diagnosed when the birth weight
exceeds an established limit of either 4000 or 4500
g .The incidence of neonates with birth weight 4 kg
was quoted as 10% and with birth weight of 4.5 kg
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as 1.5% by an American study while it is said to be
1-1.5% by Henriksen 2 . Pregnancies with
macrosomic fetus is considered as a high risk
pregnancy.
There a number of risk factors associated with fetal
macrosomia such as diabetes a strongest
association, (macrosomia was detected in 70% to
80% of pregnancies that are complicated by
diabetes mellitus) 3 , maternal obesity and
excessive weight gain during pregnancy and
multiparty. Genetics, racial and ethical factors also
contribute.
Fetal macrosomia is also associated with a range
of maternal and fetal complications such as
shoulder dystocia, birth asphyxia, nerve injuries,
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