Infinitive. to weigh
Past. weighed
Past participle. weighed
Gerund. weighing
Weighing the infant after the birth is the only accurate way to identify macrosomia.
Done to: the infant
At time: after the birth
In non-diabetic women, shoulder dystocia happens 0.65% of the time in babies that weigh less than 8 pounds 13 ounces (4,000 g), 6.7% of the time in babies that weigh 8 pounds (3,600 g) to 9 pounds 15 ounces (4,500 g), and 14.5% of the time in babies that weigh more than 9 pounds 15 ounces (4,500 g).
Done to: babies
In diabetic women, shoulder dystocia happens 2.2% of the time in babies that weigh less than 8 pounds 13 ounces (4,000 g), 13.9% of the time in babies that weigh 8 pounds (3,600 g) to 9 pounds 15 ounces (4,500 g), and 52.5% of the time in babies that weigh more than 9 pounds 15 ounces (4,500 g).
Done to: babies
The risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus as an adult is 19% higher in babies weighing more than 4,500 g at birth compared to those with birth weights between 4,000 g and 4,500 g.
Done to: babies
Compared to pregnancies without macrosomia, pregnant women giving birth to newborns weighing between 4,000 grams and 4,500 grams are at twice the risk of complications, and those giving birth to infants over 4,500 grams are at three times greater risk.
Done to: newborns
Fetal sex: male infants tend to weigh more than female infants
Done to: male infants