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Epidemiology and Risk Factors of Macrosomia

Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background: The incidence of macrosomia is rising worldwide. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of macrosomia in a specific region of China.
Guolin Liu, Jixiang Geng, Ningzhi Zhang, Li Mei, Rui Zhang   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of abnormal birth weight and related factors in Northern region, Ghana [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Birth weight is a crucial determinant of the development potential of the newborn. Abnormal newborn weights are associated with negative effects on the health and survival of the baby and the mother.
Abubakari, Abdulai, Jahn, Albrecht, Kynast-Wolf, Gisela   +2 more
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FETAL MACROSOMIA;

The Professional Medical Journal, 2014
Objective: To review the deliveries of macrocosmic babies and their obstetricaland neonatal outcomes. Methods: A prospective case control study involving a total of 3700deliveries at term of macrocosmic babies between Jan 2011 to Dec 2012 in Ziauddin HospitalKemari Campus.
Habiba Sharaf Ali, Shahina Ishtiaque
openaire   +2 more sources

1,5-Anhydroglucitol as a marker of maternal glycaemic control and predictor of neonatal birthweight in pregnancies complicated by type 1 diabetes mellitus [PDF]

, 2013
AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Most pregnant women with type 1 diabetes mellitus achieve HbA(1c) targets; however, macrosomia remains prevalent and better pregnancy glycaemic markers are therefore needed.
B. Matejko, J. Skupien, K. Cyganek, M. T. Malecki, N. Nowak   +4 more
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Investigation of Frequency and Risk Factors of Macrosomia in Infants of Asali Hospital of Khoramabad City

مجله اپیدمیولوژی ایران, 2013
Background & Objectives: Macrosomia is a term applied to newborns with a birth weight more than of 4000 gr which cause different maternal and neonatal complications. Several risk factors has been known for macrosomia.
M Mardani, KH Kazemi, A Mohsenzadeh, F Ebrahimzade   +3 more
doaj  

Associations of macrosomia with sociodemographic, anthropometric, lifestyle factors and perinatal outcomes in Southwest Nigeria

BMC Pediatrics
Background Currently, macrosomia contributes to maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality in low—and middle-income countries because of changes in maternal lifestyle. Reliable data are needed for its prevention, early detection, and management.
Ikeola A. Adeoye, Joshua I. Fakorede, Mobolaji M. Salawu, Kofoworola I. Adediran   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Treatments for women with gestational diabetes mellitus: an overview of Cochrane systematic reviews [PDF]

, 2018
Background Successful treatments for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have the potential to improve health outcomes for women with GDM and their babies. Objectives To provide a comprehensive synthesis of evidence from Cochrane systematic reviews of
Alsweiler, Jane, Brown, Julie, Crowther, Caroline A, Downie, Michelle R, Martis, Ruth, Shepherd, Emily   +5 more
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Multi-Scale Simulation Modeling for Prevention and Public Health Management of Diabetes in Pregnancy and Sequelae

, 2019
Diabetes in pregnancy (DIP) is an increasing public health priority in the Australian Capital Territory, particularly due to its impact on risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.
A DeGaetano, A Ferrara, A Gaetano De, A Hayes, B Topp, C Athukorala, CR Knight-Agarwal, CS Weisman, D Dabelea, DA Luke, DA Marshall, DS Feig, E Lehmann, GF Mateo, H Lee, HL Walls, I Ajmera, JB Homer, PW Franks, T Hardy, T Lao, X Xiong   +21 more
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Gestational diabetes mellitus and macrosomia: An analysis of secondary data

Journal of Health Technology Assessment in Midwifery, 2018
Excessive fetal weight is considered as a health issues because it increases perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of macrosomia worldwide has increased over the past 2 to 3 decades.
Mufdlilah Mufdlilah, Fijri Rachmawati
doaj   +1 more source

Macrosomia is a risk factor for incident maternal chronic kidney disease

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2021
Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and macrosomia are associated with several adverse outcomes including diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases, however, the relationship between GDM/macrosomia with incident chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Mohammad Vahidi, Samaneh Asgari, Maryam Tohidi, Fereidoun Azizi, Farzad Hadaegh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source