Retrospective analysis identifies gestational diabetes and maternal height as risk factors for macrosomia in neonates, suggesting targeted prenatal interventions.
Key Points
The study finds key risk factors for macrosomia include maternal height, obesity, and gestational diabetes, highlighting critical predictors for early intervention.
In this cohort of 10,253 women, factors like gestational age and excessive weight gain were also significantly associated with increased macrosomia risk.
Using a retrospective case-control design, a total of 1100 cases of macrosomia were analyzed, compared to 9153 normal-weight controls across three years.
Results emphasize the need for tailored prenatal care to manage identified risk factors in high-risk pregnancies, aiming to enhance maternal and neonatal health.