children s health issues
Large for Gestational Age (LGA) Newborns
Treatment of LGA Newborns
Treatment of complications There is no specific treatment for large-for-gestational-age newborns, but underlying conditions and complications are treated as needed. Newborns with Polycythemia in the Newborn may be given intravenous fluids. If the polycythemia is severe, the doctor may remove some blood and replace it with saline (partial exchange transfusion), which dilutes the remaining red blood cells. Newborns with hypoglycemia are treated with early (within 1 hour after birth) and frequent feedings, or sometimes are given glucose with fluids by vein. Respiratory distress and meconium aspiration are treated with supplemental oxygen or other supportive devices such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP—a technique allows newborns to breathe on their own while being given slightly pressurized oxygen) or a Mechanical Ventilation , depending on the severity of the problem. 