Fetal macrosomia and the study of risk factors in maternal diabetes

Khrouf, N.; Tabka, Z.; Becher, S.B.; Miled, S.B.; Hamza, B.

Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 40(10): 815-817

1983


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764
PMID: 6673687
Document Number: 215347
The authors report the results of a study performed in 142 women who gave birth to overgrown neonates. Among them, the incidence of diabetes was high: 7.75%. Older maternal age, maternal obesity and the former birth of large infants were also found to be risk factors for fetal overgrowth.

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