European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Aug 2003
Multicenter StudyPerinatal outcome of fetuses with a birth weight greater than 4500 g: an analysis of 3356 cases.
To assess the perinatal outcome in a series of macrosomic fetuses according to the intended mode of delivery, and to estimate the individual risk of shoulder dystocia and brachial plexus injury upon information available either prior the onset of labor or at delivery. ⋯ Since some of these risk factors are known prior to delivery, each woman whose fetus is suspected to weight more than 4500 g should be counseled on her individual risk of severe perinatal morbidity before a decision on the mode of delivery is taken.