Factors associated with fetal macrosomia.

Vanessa Agudelo-Espitia Beatriz Elena Parra-Sosa Sandra Lucía Restrepo-Mesa

Published in: Revista de saude publica (2019)

Within this cohort, pre-pregnancy BMI, excess weight gain in pregnancy, and the presence of gestational diabetes were associated with an increased risk of neonatal macrosomia. pre-pregnancy BMI and weight gain in pregnancy are modifiable risk factors that are responsive to nutrition interventions, which can minimize adverse perinatal outcomes.

Keyphrases

weight gain
body mass index
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
risk factors
physical activity
weight loss
emergency department
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
drug induced