Question
In 34 weeks gestation the weight of baby was 3kg.The child shows following features may indicate associated condition –
A. Anemia
B. Diabetes
C. APH
D. None
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Ans. B. Diabetes
- Macrosomia is the term used to describe a large fetus.
- Macrosomia is associated with Gestational diabetes and Maternal obesity
- The recommended definition is fetal (neonatal) weight exceeding two standard deviations or above 90th centile for the appropriate normal population.
- According to ACOG : birth weight of > 4500gm is called as macrosomia.
- In Indian context Birth weight of > 4000 gm is called as macrosomia.