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LGA infants are those with a birth weight above the 90th percentile for gestational age. Most are due to maternal diabetes or obesity. Anticipating delivery complications and metabolic instability is key. ๐ถ
๐ก Pearls: - LGA babies of diabetic mothers often have organomegaly (large liver, heart) due to insulin effect. - Plan mode of delivery early if macrosomia suspected. - Vigilant neonatal monitoring for hypoglycemia is essential.