CRITICAL MANAGEMENT OF THE VERY-LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT INFANT AND MACROSOMIC FETUS

The two extremes of birth weight (<1500g and >4000g) require antepartu m surveillance and anticipation of complications during labor and deli very. Prognosis for the very low birth weight carries with it inherent neurologic impairment even when cared for under the best of condition s. In contrast, the macrosomic fetus enjoys a generally excellent outc ome regardless of management. The current concern is too much interven tion to avoid a low probability of complications.