Antenatal prediction of fetal macrosomia in pregnancies affected by maternal pre-gestational diabetes.

V O'Dwyer N M RussellB McDonnellL SharkeyC Mulcahy Mary F Higgins

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2021)

Abdominal circumference at 36 weeks was the single best predictor of fetal macrosomia. A combined model of HbA1c, AC and AAW was the best antenatal predictor of macrosomia, with intriguing clinical possibilities in the possible prevention of maternal and fetal complications of macrosomia.

Keyphrases

pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
preterm birth
birth weight
gestational age
body mass index
risk factors
physical activity
weight gain