High Birth Weight: Maternal Causes, Fetal Risks, and Clinical Management

High Birth Weight: Maternal Causes, Fetal Risks, and Clinical Management

1. Introduction to High Birth Weight High birth weight, clinically designated as fetal macrosomia, refers to a newborn significantly larger than average. While the birth of a robust, sizable infant is often viewed anecdotally as a sign of vigorous health, in modern obstetric medicine, an excessively high birth weight presents a complex matrix of mechanical … Read more