Detection and prevention of macrosomia.
It is overly simplistic to try to identify optimal glycemic thresholds, fetal growth characteristics, and methods of detection in the prevention of fetal overgrowth and its attendant morbidities that can be applied to all pregnancies. We can only hope that, as our understanding of the pathophysiology of diabetes in pregnancy grows, we can "fine-tune" our therapy and surveillance to meet the needs of an individual woman who has diabetes and her fetus.
Campaigne
Andrea L
AL
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA.
Conway
Deborah L
DL
D005260:Female; D047109:Fetal Development; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal