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Fetal Macrosomia - Epidemiology
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Definition of 'Fetal Macrosomia'A condition of fetal overgrowth leading to a large-for-gestational-age FETUS. It is defined as BIRTH WEIGHT greater than 4,000 grams or above the 90th percentile for population and sex-specific growth curves. It is commonly seen in GESTATIONAL DIABETES; PROLONGED PREGNANCY; and pregnancies complicated by pre-existing diabetes mellitus. Common names: Fetal Macrosomia; Fetal Macrosomias; Macrosomias, Fetal; Macrosomia, Fetal |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Modifiable risk factors for term large for gestational age births.
30 Aug 2009 
To determine modifiable and nonmodifiable risk factors for term large for gestational age (T-LGA) births in Northern and Central Alberta and their public health importance, a retrospective cohort study (n = 115,198) of singleton live births ... Read more...
30 Jul 2009 OBJECTIVE: To examine perinatal outcomes in women who would meet the diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) according to the Carpenter and Coustan but not by the National Diabetes Data Group (NDDG) thresholds. METHODS: This is a ... Read more...
Insulin resistance and oxidative stress in children born small and large for gestational age.
25 Jul 2009 OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to evaluate the effect of BW and obesity on oxidative stress and IR in prepubertal SGA and LGA children compared with appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) children. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study comparing ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Fetal Macrosomia - Epidemiology'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Modifiable risk factors for term large for gestational age births. 30 Aug 2009
- Carpenter-Coustan criteria compared with the national diabetes data group thresholds for gestational diabetes mellitus. 30 Jul 2009
- Insulin resistance and oxidative stress in children born small and large for gestational age. 25 Jul 2009
- High pregnancy weight gain and risk of excessive fetal growth. 29 Jun 2009
- First-trimester fasting hyperglycemia and adverse pregnancy outcomes. 21 Jun 2009
- Pregnancy and obesity. 30 May 2009
- Gestational diabetes: the need for a common ground. 21 May 2009
- Gestational diabetes mellitus in Italy: a multicenter study. 18 May 2009
- [Risk factors for macrosomia in newborns at a school-maternity in northeast of Brazil] 29 Apr 2009
- The association between birthweight 4000 g or greater and perinatal outcomes in patients with and without gestational diabetes mellitus. 16 Apr 2009
- Fetal macrosomia greater than or equal to 4000 grams. Comparing maternal and neonatal outcomes in diabetic and non-diabetic women.
30 Mar 2009 - Idiopathic polyhydramnios and postnatal findings. 30 Mar 2009
- Non-diabetic macrosomia: an obstetric dilemma. 30 Mar 2009
- Offspring of diabetic pregnancy: short-term outcomes. 30 Mar 2009
- Hypoglycemia rates in the first days of life among term infants born to diabetic mothers. 17 Feb 2009
- The 50-g glucose challenge test and pregnancy outcome in a multiethnic Asian population at high risk for gestational diabetes. 17 Jan 2009
- Quantitative risk estimation for large for gestational age using the area under the 100-g oral glucose tolerance test curve. 30 Dec 2008
- Birth complications, overweight, and physical inactivity. 30 Dec 2008
- Maternal and neonatal outcomes in early glucose tolerance testing in an obstetric population in New York city. 30 Dec 2008
- Impact of diabetes on maternal-fetal outcomes in Manitoba: Relationship with ethnic and environmental factors. 29 Nov 2008
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Technical information about 'Fetal Macrosomia'
Definition: A condition of fetal overgrowth leading to a large-for-gestational-age FETUS. It is defined as BIRTH WEIGHT greater than 4,000 grams or above the 90th percentile for population and sex-specific growth curves. It is commonly seen in GESTATIONAL DIABETES; PROLONGED PREGNANCY; and pregnancies complicated by pre-existing diabetes mellitus.
Descriptor UI: D005320
Alternative terms: Fetal Macrosomia; Fetal Macrosomias; Macrosomias, Fetal; Macrosomia, Fetal;
Allowable Qualifiers: blood; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; surgery; therapy; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; virology;
Tree Number: C13.703.170.500; C13.703.277.570; C13.703.726.570; C16.300.570; C19.246.099.968; C23.888.144.186.500;
History Note: 87
Technical Notes: do not confuse with INFANT, POSTMATURE (born after 42 wks of gestation)