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50 term IDM were followed for 3 yrs. to determine if neonatal macrosomia significantly altered the linear growth pattern. The IDM were divided into 2 groups: large for gestation (LGA) (b.wt. ≥90% for gest.) and appropriate for gestation (AGA) (b.wt. ≥10<90%). The AGA control group (C) was matched for gest. and SES.
Although LGA infants remain significantly heavier at 8 and 12 mo., the difference diminishes because of a significantly slower weight gain velocity for LGA between birth and 4 mo. Length and head circumference assume similar growth patterns. Mean caloric intake did not differ at 4, 8, and 12 mo. and skinfold thickness at 3 yrs. was similar among groups. We conclude that, although macrosomic IDM are heavier and longer during the first year, they do not remain so during the second and third year because of slower growth velocity.
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Vohr, B., Brown, W. 596 GROWTH DYNAMICS OF INFANTS OF DIABETIC MOTHERS (IDM) WITH REFERENCE TO NEONATAL MACROSOMIA. Pediatr Res 19, 210 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-00626
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-00626