Large for date baby may be due to :
Ans. is d i.e. All Beck with syndrome : It is characterized by macrosomia, macroglossia and omphalocele. Cytogenetic location is 11q15 and is associated with Wilm's tumour of kidney. Diabetic mother : Maternal diabetes is an impoant risk factor for development of fetal macrosomia. Other risk factors which our the risk likelihood of large fetus are : Large size of parents specially the mother who is obese Option "c".) Multiparity Prolonged gestation Increased maternal age Male fetus Previous infant weighing more than 4 kg Race / ethnicity.
Beckwith syndrome
Diabetic mother
Genetic predisposition
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