Study on Macrosomia in Saudi Arabia
Author Information
Author(s): Wahabi Hayfaa, Fayed Amel, Aleyeidi Nouran, Esmaeil Samia
Primary Institution: Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
Hypothesis
What are the prevalence, risk factors, and complications associated with delivering macrosomic babies in Saudi Arabia?
Conclusion
The risk of macrosomia among Saudi women significantly increases with maternal age, parity, gestational age, hyperglycemia, and pre-pregnancy obesity.
Supporting Evidence
- The prevalence of macrosomia (>4 kg) was 3.4%.
- Macrosomia was associated with increased risk of shoulder dystocia and emergency cesarean sections.
- Newborns weighing >4 kg were at greater risk of stillbirth and low APGAR scores.
Takeaway
This study found that having a very big baby can be more likely if the mother is older, has had many children, or has certain health issues.
Methodology
The study analyzed data from 12,045 singleton term pregnancies, using regression models to identify risk factors for macrosomia and its complications.
Potential Biases
Potential selection and reporting biases were minimized by inviting all eligible women to participate.
Limitations
The study did not examine all possible complications and outcomes of macrosomic pregnancies due to a lack of data.
Participant Demographics
The study included pregnant women from three tertiary maternity hospitals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Statistical Information
Confidence Interval
95% CI (1.02–3.48)
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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