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Most macrosomic babies are born perfectly healthy without complications. But babies born on the bigger side can face some risks. Here’s a look at how macrosomia happens, how it might affect you and your baby, and what you can do to reduce your risk or manage the condition if you have it.
Apr 12, 2018 · A Michigan Medicine OB-GYN busts some of the biggest myths about the causes of macrosomic babies, including what does and doesn't cause a big baby.
Aug 18, 2023 · It's difficult to tell how big your baby is while they're still in the womb, but your healthcare provider may suspect macrosomia if you're measuring large for dates. Also, because bigger babies produce more amniotic fluid, excessive amniotic fluid (polyhydramnios) might be a sign. What causes macrosomia?
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May 16, 2014 · Being born big may mean a higher lifetime risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and more. BORN BIG High-birthweight newborns, such as this 4-day-old 19-pound baby (center) born to a diabetic...
If you have a very large baby, weighing 4.5kg (9lb 15oz) or more, it can put you and your baby at greater risk of certain complications. Although many women give birth to very big babies without any problems, it's common to need a bit of help.
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Mar 21, 2017 · 1. What is considered a ‘big baby’? Picking an absolute cut-off is tricky. Typically, we consider estimated weights of babies that weigh more than 4500 grams (10 lbs.) as larger than normal (or “macrosomic”). But what we really want to know is whether your baby is too big for your pelvis.
Nov 15, 2023 · Bigger babies (who have a condition called fetal macrosomia) are associated with a higher risk for certain complications—both for the baby and the birthing parent. These include prolonged...
