Prevalence of macrosomic newborn and maternal and neonatal complications in a high-risk maternity
Kellen Silva Sousa,
Henrique Vitor Leite,
Mário Dias Corrêa
et al.
Abstract:Objective
Evaluate the prevalence of macrosomic newborns (birth weight above 4000 grams) in a high-risk maternity from 2014 to 2019, as well as the maternal characteristics involved, risk factors, mode of delivery and associated outcomes, comparing newborns weighing 4000-4500 grams and those weighing above 4500 grams.
Methods
This is an observational study, case-control type, carried out by searching for data in hospital’s own system and clinical records. The criteria f… Show more
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