Infant- Large for Gestation

Infant--Large for Gestation
What is it?
*Over 90th percentile of weight for age
Common Problems:
*Hypoglycemia, Respiratory Distress, Facial Paralysis, Macrosomia,
Aspiration Pneumonia, Bronchial Paralysis
*Often born to mothers with- Diabetes, Multiparous women, mothers
with genetic predispositions for excessive birth weight
Goals:
*Adequate birth weight/development
*Prevent Hypoglycemia
What can I do?
*See your Physician
*See RD for help with meal planning
*See FFF RD on line for help as needed
*Low Calorie Diet Plan to prevent obesity
-Nutrients as needed for growth and development
-Avoid glucose to prevent hyperglycemia
*Monitor serum lipid levels- alter fat as needed
*Monitor signs of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia