Fetal macrosomia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
2022年6月3日 · Fetal macrosomia may complicate vaginal delivery and can put the baby at risk of injury during birth. Fetal macrosomia also puts the baby at increased risk of health problems after birth. Fetal macrosomia can be difficult to detect and diagnose during pregnancy. Signs and symptoms include: Large fundal height.
Fetal Macrosomia: What Is It, Causes & Complications
Fetal macrosomia is a condition where your baby’s weight is in the top 10% of the stage of pregnancy you’re in. Delivering a large baby can be difficult, with more risk for vaginal tears or problems pushing your baby out.
Fetal Macrosomia: Causes, Symptoms, and More - WebMD
2023年4月23日 · Babies that weigh more than 8 pounds, 13 ounces when born are diagnosed with a condition called fetal macrosomia. A baby that is larger than average is at risk of injuring themself and their...
Fetal macrosomia - Diagnosis & treatment - Mayo Clinic
2022年6月3日 · Fetal macrosomia can't be diagnosed until after the baby is born and weighed. However, if you have risk factors for fetal macrosomia, your health care provider will likely use tests to monitor your baby's health and development while you're pregnant, such as: Ultrasound.
Fetal macrosomia: What it means to have a too-big baby
2023年8月18日 · How will I know if my baby is macrosomic? What causes macrosomia? 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?
Macrosomia: Symptoms, Causes, and Complications - Healthline
2017年10月12日 · Macrosomia is a term that describes a baby who is born much larger than average for their gestational age, which is the number of weeks in the uterus. Babies with macrosomia weigh over 8 pounds,...
Management of Suspected Fetal Macrosomia - AAFP
2001年1月15日 · Fetal macrosomia, arbitrarily defined as a birth weight of more than 4,000 g (8 lb, 13 oz) complicates more than 10 percent of all pregnancies in the United States. It is associated with...