Macrosomia: Risks, Diagnosis, and Management

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MACROSOMIA
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Estimated fetal weight 
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Large for gestational age (LGA)
        weight > 90 percentile for GA
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Macrosomia 
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7.8% of liveborns in US
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Diabetes (14% if nℓ wt; 23% if obese)
Obesity
Excessive weight gain
Prior macrosomia
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Genetics
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Ultrasound               8% error if < 4000g
  
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MACROSOMIA - RISKS
MACROSOMIA - RISKS
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Cesarean increased (2x higher if 
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Postpartum hemorrhage  OR   3.1
Chorioamnionitis  OR   2.4
Shoulder Dystocia  OR   7.1 and up
Trauma  OR 3
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Fetal Morbidity
   shoulder dystocia
        
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   fractures
   brachial plexus injury
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To induce or not to induce
   Some show ↑ CS w/o lower morbidities
   Others show slight to no effect CS; ± morbidity
 
effect
Studies inconclusive
SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA
2 Meta analysis  N= 1190
No difference in CS rates
Decreased SD (OR 0.6)
Decreased fracture (OR 0.2)
No difference BP injury
   
[used GA 37-39 weeks]
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SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA
Reasonable to induce
≥ 39 weeks unless other indications earlier
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Goal: Reduce MM
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            4.5-5.0 kg = 6.7%
            > 5.0 kg =    15%
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Vagaries of EFW
EFW > 5000g,  offer CS
EFW > 4500g and DM, offer CS
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If done within 4 weeks delivery, ↑ CS risk
If EFW > 4000g, ↑ CS rate by 25%
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MACROSOMIA AND GDM/DM
Diet + Insulin
BW > 4000g from 21% → 10%
   
     14.3% → 5.9%
Meta analysis      73% reduction (OR 0.27)
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MACROSOMIA  - PREVENTION
Exercise
Low glycemic diet
Bariatric surgery in obese (≥ 35 BMI) OR 0.4
MACROSOMIA  - PREVENTION
N = 3670
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↓ macrosomia 39%
  
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More than 1 type exercise
  
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MACROSOMIA  - DIABETES
LGA at 29-33 weeks
       diet + insulin
Macrosomia risk
       45%  LGA  diet only
       13%  LGA insulin + diet
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Prolonged 1
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If prolonged/arrest and > 4500g, ↑ SD
Increased CS rates (planned & converted)
Only 20% actual wt > 4000g
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SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA
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Not a contraindication
Failure rate higher if actual
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Possible increased rupture risk
(OR 1.5-2.6 using actual BW)
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Macrosomia, defined as a large fetal size, presents significant risks to both mother and baby. This condition is associated with factors like diabetes, obesity, and excessive weight gain. Diagnosis methods, including ultrasound and clinical palpation, have varying accuracies. Maternal morbidity risks, such as increased cesarean rates, postpartum hemorrhage, and shoulder dystocia, highlight the importance of careful management. Fetal morbidity risks, including shoulder dystocia and brachial plexus injury, further underscore the need for appropriate interventions. The decision to induce labor in cases of suspected macrosomia remains a topic of debate, with studies yielding inconclusive results on the optimal approach. While some suggest a possible reduction in morbidity with cesarean section, meta-analyses have shown no significant differences in cesarean rates but potential decreases in shoulder dystocia and fractures. Overall, strategic planning and individualized care are crucial in addressing macrosomia effectively.

  • Macrosomia
  • Risks
  • Diagnosis
  • Management
  • Maternal health

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  1. MACROSOMIA Berry A. Campbell, MD

  2. MACROSOMIA Estimated fetal weight > 4000 or > 4500g Large for gestational age (LGA) weight > 90 percentile for GA

  3. MACROSOMIA Macrosomia > 4000g 7.8% of liveborns in US 1% of liveborns > 4500g 0.1% of liveborns > 5000g Martin JA, et al. Natl Vital Stat Rep 2018

  4. MACROSOMIA Risk Factors Diabetes (14% if n wt; 23% if obese) Obesity Excessive weight gain Prior macrosomia Post dates Genetics

  5. MACROSOMIA Diagnosis Ultrasound 8% error if < 4000g 13% error if >4500g Clinical palpation superior Maternal perception (Multipara) best Chauhan SP et al. Obstet Gynecol 1998 Chauhan SP et al. J Perinatol 1995

  6. MACROSOMIA -RISKS Maternal Morbidity Cesarean increased (2x higher if > 4500g) [Given actual or EFW] Postpartum hemorrhage OR 3.1 Chorioamnionitis OR 2.4 Shoulder Dystocia OR 7.1 and up Trauma OR 3

  7. MACROSOMIA Fetal Morbidity shoulder dystocia > 4500g 9-14% > 4500g + DM 20-50% fractures brachial plexus injury

  8. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA To induce or not to induce Some show CS w/o lower morbidities Others show slight to no effect CS; morbidity effect Studies inconclusive

  9. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA 2 Meta analysis N= 1190 No difference in CS rates Decreased SD (OR 0.6) Decreased fracture (OR 0.2) No difference BP injury [used GA 37-39 weeks] Boulvain M, et al. Cochrane Database of Systemic Reviews 2016 Magro-Malosso ER, et al. BJOG 2017

  10. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA Reasonable to induce 39 weeks unless other indications earlier No large studies using 39 weeks GA

  11. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA Planned CS Goal: Reduce MM SD 4.0-4.5 kg = 2.6% 4.5-5.0 kg = 6.7% > 5.0 kg = 15% Overland EA, et al. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2012

  12. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA Cesarean Vagaries of EFW EFW > 5000g, offer CS EFW > 4500g and DM, offer CS

  13. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA Cesarean Use of US EFW If done within 4 weeks delivery, CS risk If EFW > 4000g, CS rate by 25% (25 50% rate)

  14. MACROSOMIA AND GDM/DM Diet + Insulin BW > 4000g from 21% 10% 14.3% 5.9% Meta analysis 73% reduction (OR 0.27) Crowther CA, et al. N Engl J Med 2005 Landon MB, et al. N Engl J Med 2009 Wei J, et al. Medicine 2016

  15. MACROSOMIA -PREVENTION Exercise Low glycemic diet Bariatric surgery in obese ( 35 BMI) OR 0.4

  16. MACROSOMIA -PREVENTION N = 3670 Exercise aerobic macrosomia 39% (OR 0.64) More than 1 type exercise (OR 0.46) Davenport MH et al. Br J Sports Med 2018

  17. MACROSOMIA -PREVENTION Normal maternal weight Diet alone not as effective 20% maternal weight gain, no change macrosomia Overweight or DM women Diet + exercise macrosomia by 15%

  18. MACROSOMIA -DIABETES LGA at 29-33 weeks diet + insulin Macrosomia risk 45% LGA diet only 13% LGA insulin + diet Buchanan TA, et al. Diabetes Care 1994

  19. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA Affect on labor Prolonged 1stand 2ndstages common If prolonged/arrest and > 4500g, SD Increased CS rates (planned & converted) Only 20% actual wt > 4000g Cheng ER, et al. Matern Child Health J 2015

  20. SUSPECTED MACROSOMIA TOLAC Not a contraindication Failure rate higher if actual BW > 4000g Possible increased rupture risk (OR 1.5-2.6 using actual BW) Jastrow N, et al. Obstet Gynecol 2010

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