RESUMO
The maternal factors and perinatal and neonatal outcome of 86 oversized infants (birthweight 4,500g and above) were studied. 11.6% of mothers were diabetics while 34.5% demonstrated a hyperglycaemic glucose tolerance test. A comparison of the maternal variables and perinatal and neonatal morbidity was made between the diabetic and nondiabetic group. No significant difference in maternal age greater than or equal to 30 years, parity and obesity was observed in the 2 groups. Perinatal and neonatal complications were noted to be high in the study population but no significant difference in the 2 groups was noted except for a higher prevalence of hypoglycaemia in the infants born to the diabetic mothers. Oversized infants caused a high risk obstetric and paediatric situation independent of the diabetic status of the mother.
