Counseling for Fetal Macrosomia: An Estimated Fetal Weight of 4,000 g is Excessively Low

摘要

ObjectiveBecause of the known complications of fetal macrosomia, our hospital's policy has been to discuss the risks of shoulder dystocia and cesarean section (CS) in mothers with a sonographic estimated fetal weight (SEFW)4,000g at term. The present study was performed to determine the effect of this policy on CS rates and pregnancy outcome.