Macrosomia: ACOG Practice Bulletin, Number 216

Suspected macrosomia is encountered commonly in obstetric practice. As birth weight increases, the likelihood of labor abnormalities, shoulder dystocia, birth trauma, and permanent injury to the newborn increases. The purpose of this document is to quantify those risks, address the accuracy and limi...

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Published in:Obstetrics and gynecology (New York. 1953) Vol. 135; no. 1; p. e18
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States 01.01.2020
Subjects:
Female
Fetal Macrosomia - diagnosis
Fetal Macrosomia - therapy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Risk Factors
ISSN:1873-233X, 1873-233X
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Summary:Suspected macrosomia is encountered commonly in obstetric practice. As birth weight increases, the likelihood of labor abnormalities, shoulder dystocia, birth trauma, and permanent injury to the newborn increases. The purpose of this document is to quantify those risks, address the accuracy and limitations of methods for estimating fetal weight, and suggest clinical management for a pregnancy with suspected macrosomia. This document has been revised to include recent literature and updated information on the prevention of macrosomia.
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ISSN:1873-233X
1873-233X
DOI:10.1097/AOG.0000000000003606