Maternal And Neonatal Outcomes In Non-Diabetic Large For Gestational Age Vs. Appropriate For Gestational Age Births: A Prospective Comparative Study

Abstract

Large for Gestational Age (LGA) and Appropriate for Gestational Age (AGA) are terms used to describe the weight of a newborn to their gestational age. LGA is defined as a birth weight greater than the 90^th percentile for gestational age (ACOG,2020b).¹ The WHO definition of AGA refers to a fetus or newborn whose birthweight falls between the 10^th and 90^th percentile for their gestational age.² Diabetes, especially gestational diabetes, is a known risk factor for LGA, but the impact of LGA in non-diabetic pregnancies has been less well-studied. This study aims to explore and compare maternal and neonatal outcomes in non-diabetic pregnancies that result in LGA versus AGA births. The findings could offer insights into how LGA affects maternal health, the course of pregnancy, and the immediate neonatal period in the absence of diabetes.