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What is macrosomia? When an infant weighs more than 8 pounds 13 ounces at birth, she’s considered a "big baby" — or one with macrosomia. Macrosomia can occur when a baby gets more nutrients in utero than she needs, causing her to grow faster and larger than usual.
- 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.)
- Ultrasound is not very reliable for estimating fetal weight near term. For a 9-pound baby, an ultrasound’s predictive accuracy is typically 15 to 20 percent off.
- Who is really at risk for having a big baby? Certain health and history factors put mothers at increased risk for having a large baby: Diabetes, including gestational diabetes, is a concern, especially if the mom’s sugar levels have not been controlled well during pregnancy.
- What are the concerns about having a large baby? We have to consider the possible risks to two patients – both mother and infant. The most serious risk of fetal macrosomia is birth trauma for the baby, especially something called a shoulder dystocia, where after the baby’s head is delivered the rest of his or her body does not deliver easily.
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Aug 18, 2023 · How does a big baby affect delivery? Can macrosomia cause problems for my baby? What is recovery like after giving birth to a big baby? Can I prevent macrosomia?
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Apr 12, 2018 · The medical term for a large baby is macrosomia. A newborn receives this designation if he or she weighs 8 pounds, 13 ounces or larger at birth. About 8 percent of the nation's deliveries involve babies with macrosomia, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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...
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May 16, 2014 · A stream of evidence has upended the long-held assumption that a big baby is a healthy baby. Newborns pushing 9 pounds face an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancer and...
