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Infant Macrosomia (High Birth Weight)

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Infant Macrosomia (High Birth Weight)

ID 3565

The term macrosomia is used to describe an infant born at an above average weight. This diagnosis can only be confirmed by measuring the birth weight after delivery. A baby diagnosed with infant macrosomia weighs more than 8 lbs, 13 oz , regardless of gestational age.

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