Learn About Macrosomia
The most common cause of macrosomia is diabetes in the mother. Macrosomia can lead to injury during birth and a greater chance of a cesarean delivery (C-section).
Macrosomia refers to a very large body size. It is often used to describe an oversized fetus.
Fionnuala Mcauliffe practices in Dublin, Ireland. Ms. Mcauliffe is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrosomia. Her top areas of expertise are Macrosomia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Obesity, Gestational Diabetes, and Hysterectomy.
Katarzyna Cyganek practices in Krakow, Poland. Ms. Cyganek is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Macrosomia. Her top areas of expertise are Macrosomia, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Gestational Diabetes, and COVID-19.
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Rachel Harrison is a Neonatologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Harrison is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Macrosomia. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, Neonatal Sepsis, and Macrosomia.
Summary: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) increases the risk of macrosomia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes. Screening strategies are debated: universal vs. selective, and macrosomia may begin before the time of screening, suggesting that glycation markers may have an interest. The objective of this trail is to compare novel markers: skin autofluorescence and glycated albumin, to HbA1c (reference) a...
Published Date: October 01, 2025
Published By: Charles I. Schwartz, MD, FAAP, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Regional Medical Director of Penn Medicine Primary and Specialty Care, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, General Pediatrician at PennCare for Kids, Phoenixville, PA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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