Epidemic of large babies highlighted by use of INTERGROWTH21st international standard.

Felicity J ParkBradley Stephen de VriesJon A HyettAdrienne Gordon

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2017)

Comparing the international INTERGROWTH21st standards to our population has revealed a markedly high prevalence of LGA infants. The most important modifiable risk factors identified in early pregnancy were maternal BMI and pre-existing diabetes.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
risk factors
preterm birth
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
body mass index
glycemic control
weight gain
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
insulin resistance