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The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah governorate, Iraq | ||
| Al-Kindy College Medical Journal | ||
| Article 1, Volume 11, Issue 1, 2015, Pages 78-80 | ||
| Authors | ||
| ; Ali A. Obaid C.A.B.P; Sabah H. A. Al-Atwani C.A.P.B | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Neonatal macrosomia is defined as a birth weight of more than 4000 g. Significant maternal and neonatal complications can result from the birth of macrosomic infants like hypoglycemia and birth injuries. Objectives: To determine the frequency of hypoglycemia in neonates with macrosomia in Amarah, Iraq Methods: The study involved 146 macrosomic newborn neonates delivered in 2 maternity hospitals in Amarah, Iraq during a period from June 2011 to June 2014. Results: Hypoglycemia was observed in 16% of neonates affected by macrosomia. Maternal diabetes was the most common cause of fetal macrosomia (28%).Our results were compared with those from other parts of the world. Conclusion Macrosomia is associated with increase rate of neonatal hypoglycemia especially among infants of diabetic mothers. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| KEYWORDS; Neonate; hypoglycemia | ||
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