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Maternal weight characteristics influence recurrence of fetal macrosomia in women with normal glucose tolerance
Published in:
Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol, Vol: 47, Page: 399-401
Publication Date:
October 2007
Aims & Objectives:
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between maternal weight characteristics and recurrence of fetal macrosomia in non-diabetic women delivering a second infant following primparious delivery of a marosomic infant
Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between maternal weight characteristics and recurrence of macrosomia in 111 non-diabetic women who delivered a second baby following primiparous delivery of a macrosomic infant (> 4500 g). Recurrence of fetal macrosomia was associated with greater maternal body mass index (P = 0.032), greater initial pregnancy weight (P < 0.05) and total weight gain during second pregnancy (P < 0.01). Women delivering a first macrosomic infant should avoid excessive weight gain before and during a subsequent pregnancy.
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Study Type:
Study Papers » Case Study » Descriptive Studies - Without a comparision
Categories:
fetal macrosomia; non-diabetic women
International Classification:
Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium - fetal macrosomia; non-diabetic women
Keywords:
- Body Mass Index
- Female
- Fetal Macrosomia/ prevention & control
- Humans
- Pregnancy
- Recurrence/prevention & control
- Retrospective Studies
- Risk Factors
- Weight Gain
Geography:
Republic of Ireland (National Maternity Hospital Dublin)