Macrosomia
Macrosomia describes an unusually large body size. It is often used to describe an oversized fetus.
The most common cause of macrosomia is diabetes in the mother. Macrosomia can lead to trauma during birth and a greater chance of a cesarean delivery.
Review Date:
11/12/2007
Reviewd By:
Rachel A. Lewis, M.D., F.A.A.P., Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.