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Determinants of fetal macrosomia among live births in southern Ethiopia: a matched case–control study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background Fetal macrosomia defined as birth weight of 4000 g and above regardless of gestational age and associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes, especially among women in developing countries like Ethiopia.
Deginesh Dawit Woltamo, Mengistu Meskele, Shimelash Bitew Workie, Abebe Sorsa Badacho   +3 more
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Magnitude of fetal macrosomia and its associated factors at public health institutions of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia

BMC Research Notes, 2018
Objectives This study aimed to determine the magnitude of fetal macrosomia and associated factors at public health institutions of Hawassa city, southern Ethiopia. Results In this study, the magnitude of fetal macrosomia found to be 11.86%. Being a male (
Andargachew Kassa Biratu, Negash Wakgari, Birhanu Jikamo   +2 more
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Umbilical Cord Biometry and Fetal Abdominal Skinfold Assessment as Potential Biomarkers for Fetal Macrosomia in a Gestational Diabetes Romanian Cohort

Medicina, 2022
Backgroundand Objectives: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a pregnancy-associated pathology commonly resulting in macrosomic fetuses, a known culprit of obstetric complications.
Andreea Roxana Florian, Gheorghe Cruciat, Georgiana Nemeti, Adelina Staicu, Cristina Suciu, Mariam Chaikh Sulaiman, Iulian Goidescu, Daniel Muresan, Florin Stamatian   +8 more
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Sonographic Measurement Fetal Abdominal Circumference and Fetal Abdominal Subcutaneous Tissue Thickness for Predicting Fetal Macrosomia

Thai Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2015
Objective:To evaluate the value of the sonographic measurement of fetal abdominal circumference (AC) and fetal abdominal subcutaneous tissue thickness (FASTT) for predicting fetal macrosomia.Material and Method:This ...
Theethuch Odthon, Somsri Pitukkijronnakorn, Apichart Chittacharoen   +2 more
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Fetal Anterior Abdominal Wall Thickness as a Predictor of Fetal Macrosomia in Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Prospective Observational Study at Minia Maternity and Childhood University Hospital [PDF]

Minia Journal of Medical Research
Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a prevalent pregnancy complication strongly associated with fetal macrosomia. Early detection of macrosomia is critical for optimal perinatal management.
Heba Ahmad, Dyaa Ahmed, Ahmed Abdelrahim, Mostafa AbdElhaseeb   +3 more
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Role of Umbilical Cord Thickness and Glycated Hemoglobin " Hba1c " Levels for Prediction of Fetal Macrosomia in Patient with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. [PDF]

Al-Azhar International Medical Journal
Background: The diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), marked by glucose intolerance first identified in gestation, carries substantial clinical implications due to its association with adverse perinatal outcomes.
Hamdy Ebrahim, Mohammed Mohammed, Saged Elmazzaly   +2 more
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Predictors of fetal macrosomia in Iringa, Tanzania: a case-control study

South Sudan Medical Journal, 2021
Introduction: It is challenging to predict fetal macrosomia before delivery. This study aimed at assessing predictors of fetal macrosomia at Iringa Regional Referral Hospital in Tanzania from June to December 2020.
Emmanuel Imani Ngadaya, Maria Angelica Rweyemamu, Ipyana Hudson Mwampagatwa, Athanase Gervase Lilungulu   +3 more
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Level of maternal triglycerides is a predictor of fetal macrosomia in non-obese pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2018
Background: The role of maternal serum triglycerides (TGs) in the development of fetal macrosomia in different subgroups of body mass index (BMI) has received little attention.
Sima Hashemipour, Ezzatalsadat Haji Seidjavadi, Firoozeh Maleki, Neda Esmailzadehha, Farideh Movahed, Zohreh Yazdi   +5 more
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Frequency of fetal macrosomia and the associated risk factors in pregnancies without gestational diabetes mellitus

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2017
BACKGROUND: there has been an increased incidence of macrosomic newborns in the world and most of the macrosomic newborns are born from non-GDM pregnant women.
Akin Usta, Ceyda Sancakli Usta, Ayla Yildiz, Ruhsen Ozcaglayan, Eylem Sen Dalkiran, Aydin Savkli, Meryem Taskiran   +6 more
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Screening circulating proteins to identify biomarkers of fetal macrosomia

BMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective Fetal macrosomia is a major risk factor for shoulder dystocia, which can lead to birth asphyxia, maternal and neonatal traumatic injuries, and perinatal death.
Tess Cruickshank, Tu’uhevaha J. Kaitu’u-Lino, Ping Cannon, Alesia Harper, Tuong-Vi Nguyen, Kirsten M. Dane, Anna L. Middleton, Valerie P. Kyritsis, Roxanne Hastie, Stephen Tong, Susan P. Walker, Teresa M. MacDonald   +11 more
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