Causes of Macrosomia
The following list includes some of the most common causes of macrosomia. Keep in mind, however, that in the majority of births involving large babies, mothers are not known to have any risk factors. It's still a bit of a medical mystery why some women just have a big baby.
• Pregnancy diabetes
• Diabetes mellitus
• Long gestation period (past the due date)
• Factor Race: Hispanic women are more likely to have babies than Caucasian, Asian or African American, even when accounting for diabetes
• Factors Gender: Men are more likely to be born larger than girls
• Genetic factors: The height and weight of parents can sometimes play a role
• Having a large baby increases the risk that any subsequent births would be great too
Estimating Big Baby Birth
Many people think that ultrasound will allow doctors to predict your baby's weight later, but it does not work like that. Ultrasound predictions tend to wild and inaccurate. They can tell whether the baby is common size, but there is no way to know the exact weight of your baby's birth. The majority of cases are diagnosed macrosomia at the time the baby is placed on the scales after delivery.
Doctors can only predict whether you are more likely to have large babies. They will look at factors such as gestational diabetes, the size of your stomach when approaching due date, baby's gender and other indicators. Even if you have several risk factors, you may still have a baby that is in the range of normal birth weight. In fact, that's what usually happens. Birth Plan If your doctor thinks you may be at risk of having a large baby, you will have a few things to consider in preparation. If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you and baby will need extra monitoring. Babies will have an increased risk of stillbirth, and he will need to be monitored before and after childbirth.
Inducing labor early might seem like a good idea, but it actually increases the risk that you will need a cesarean. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists said there is no benefit for induction when the alleged birth of the baby.
Giving Birth Major Risk
Tearing of the perineum is clearly one of the biggest risks of big babies. This is a risk in any birth, but it makes the possibility of a big baby is going to be bigger. This is a risk of additional blood loss. In comparison, about 3.1 percent of mothers with normal weight babies need a blood transfusion, while about 15 percent of mothers when their babies require transfusion weighs in on the range of 9-pound (4 kg). A large baby can also make your tail bone bruise on the way out, which will require extra care and healing time.
Shoulder dystocia
A very rare complication that can occur during the birth of the so-called shoulder dystocia. Baby's shoulders get stuck behind your pelvic bone, stopping the entire process. Your doctor is required to take action and provide emergency episiotomy to remove the baby. It was not fun at all, and can often result in dystocia baby suffered a broken collarbone (this will heal normally).
C-Section vs. Vaginal
Birth Your doctor may suggest a cesarean section if he suspects that you have a big baby in your womb. You may have several risk factors for macrosomia, for example. It is a good idea to mentally prepare for the possibility of a caesarean section, if it is necessary for any reason.
Talk with your doctor about the risks involved in the cesarean delivery compared with vaginal delivery. Keep in mind that the predictions about birth weight is often wrong, in which case C-section would be necessary. Vaginal birth is very healthy, and many of the women gave birth to babies with no sign of danger and without complications.
The following list includes some of the most common causes of macrosomia. Keep in mind, however, that in the majority of births involving large babies, mothers are not known to have any risk factors. It's still a bit of a medical mystery why some women just have a big baby.
• Pregnancy diabetes
• Diabetes mellitus
• Long gestation period (past the due date)
• Factor Race: Hispanic women are more likely to have babies than Caucasian, Asian or African American, even when accounting for diabetes
• Factors Gender: Men are more likely to be born larger than girls
• Genetic factors: The height and weight of parents can sometimes play a role
• Having a large baby increases the risk that any subsequent births would be great too
Estimating Big Baby Birth
Many people think that ultrasound will allow doctors to predict your baby's weight later, but it does not work like that. Ultrasound predictions tend to wild and inaccurate. They can tell whether the baby is common size, but there is no way to know the exact weight of your baby's birth. The majority of cases are diagnosed macrosomia at the time the baby is placed on the scales after delivery.
Doctors can only predict whether you are more likely to have large babies. They will look at factors such as gestational diabetes, the size of your stomach when approaching due date, baby's gender and other indicators. Even if you have several risk factors, you may still have a baby that is in the range of normal birth weight. In fact, that's what usually happens. Birth Plan If your doctor thinks you may be at risk of having a large baby, you will have a few things to consider in preparation. If you have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes, you and baby will need extra monitoring. Babies will have an increased risk of stillbirth, and he will need to be monitored before and after childbirth.
Inducing labor early might seem like a good idea, but it actually increases the risk that you will need a cesarean. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists said there is no benefit for induction when the alleged birth of the baby.
Giving Birth Major Risk
Tearing of the perineum is clearly one of the biggest risks of big babies. This is a risk in any birth, but it makes the possibility of a big baby is going to be bigger. This is a risk of additional blood loss. In comparison, about 3.1 percent of mothers with normal weight babies need a blood transfusion, while about 15 percent of mothers when their babies require transfusion weighs in on the range of 9-pound (4 kg). A large baby can also make your tail bone bruise on the way out, which will require extra care and healing time.
Shoulder dystocia
A very rare complication that can occur during the birth of the so-called shoulder dystocia. Baby's shoulders get stuck behind your pelvic bone, stopping the entire process. Your doctor is required to take action and provide emergency episiotomy to remove the baby. It was not fun at all, and can often result in dystocia baby suffered a broken collarbone (this will heal normally).
C-Section vs. Vaginal
Birth Your doctor may suggest a cesarean section if he suspects that you have a big baby in your womb. You may have several risk factors for macrosomia, for example. It is a good idea to mentally prepare for the possibility of a caesarean section, if it is necessary for any reason.
Talk with your doctor about the risks involved in the cesarean delivery compared with vaginal delivery. Keep in mind that the predictions about birth weight is often wrong, in which case C-section would be necessary. Vaginal birth is very healthy, and many of the women gave birth to babies with no sign of danger and without complications.
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