Critical management of the very low birth weight infant and macrosomic fetus.
The two extremes of birth weight ( < 1500 g and > 4000 g) require antepartum surveillance and anticipation of complications during labor and delivery. Prognosis for the very low birth weight carries with it inherent neurologic impairment even when cared for under the best of conditions. In contrast, the macrosomic fetus enjoys a generally excellent outcome regardless of management. The current concern is too much intervention to avoid a low probability of complications.
Mastrogiannis
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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Good Samaritan Hospital, West Islip, New York, USA.
Knuppel
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D036861:Delivery, Obstetric; D005260:Female; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D019102:Infant, Very Low Birth Weight; D015931:Intensive Care, Neonatal; D007743:Labor, Obstetric; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011379:Prognosis