title: Maternal weight characteristics influence recurrence of fetal macrosomia in women with normal glucose tolerance.
abstract: This study examines the relationship between maternal weight characteristics and recurrence of macrosomia in 111 non-diabetic women who delivered a second baby following primiparous delivery of a macrosomic infant (> 4500 g). Recurrence of fetal macrosomia was associated with greater maternal body mass index (P = 0.032), greater initial pregnancy weight (P < 0.05) and total weight gain during second pregnancy (P < 0.01). Women delivering a first macrosomic infant should avoid excessive weight gain before and during a subsequent pregnancy.
authors: UCD Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University College of Dublin, National Maternity Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. rhonamahony@hotmail.com
authors: Rhona
authors: R
authors: Mahony
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Foley
authors: Fionnuala
authors: F
authors: McAuliffe
authors: Colm
authors: C
authors: O'Herlihy
mesh_terms: D015992:Body Mass Index; D005260:Female; D005320:Fetal Macrosomia / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D015430:Weight Gain