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

Abstract EN

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.