The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah governorate, Iraq

Authors

  • Sabah H. A. Al-Atwani Department of Pediatrics, Medical College-University of Misan.
  • Ali A. Obaid Department of Pediatrics, Assistant professor, Al-Kindy Medical college, Baghdad University
  • Ali A. Obaid Department of Pediatrics, Assistant professor, Al-Kindy Medical college, Baghdad University

Keywords:

Macrosomia, Neonate, Hypoglycemia

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, IraqMethods: 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 ofneonatal hypoglycemia especially among infants of diabeticmothers.

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Published

2015-06-30

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2015): AL-KINDY COLLEGE MEDICAL JOURNAL vol.11 no.1

Section

Research Articles

How to Cite

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Al-Atwani SHA, Obaid AA, Obaid AA. The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah governorate, Iraq. Al-Kindy Col. Med. J [Internet]. 2015 Jun. 30 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];11(1):: 78-80. Available from: https://jkmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/MEDICAL/article/view/416