Macrosomia is a term used to describe a neonate with excessive birth weight and is diagnosed when the birth weight exceeds a threshold. Macrosomia is associated with numerous maternal as well as neonatal complications and is, therefore, a major cause of adverse pregnancy outcomes. This book addresses several risk factors, outcomes and potential health complications that may be caused by macrosomia.
| ISBN-13: | 9781634831246 |
| ISBN-10: | 1634831241 |
| Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated |
| Publication date: | 2015 |
| Pages: | 124 |
| Product dimensions: | Height: 9.25 inches, Length: 6.25 inches, Weight: 0.7275254646 pounds, Width: 0.75 inches |
| Author: | Larry P. Harris |
| Language: | en |
| Binding: | Hardcover |