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Understanding Fetal Macrosomia Risks by Reyniel Pablo Elumba is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Fetal macrosomia is a condition where babies experience excessive weight at birth, which is defined as weighing more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces regardless of gestational age. Around 9% of babies worldwide are affected by macrosomia. Risk factors for macrosomia include maternal obesity, diabetes, previous macrosomic baby, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, male fetus, and advanced maternal age. Macrosomia can lead to difficulties during labor for the mother like laceration and hemorrhage, and injuries for
- Author
- Reyniel Pablo Elumba
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- EN