P08: Disorders related to long gestation and high birth weight

Disorders related to long gestation and high birth weight, as defined by the P08 group of the ICD-10 WHO 2016 classification, encompass a variety of conditions typically associated with infants who have spent more than the average 40 weeks in the womb or who have a birth weight exceeding the 90th percentile for their gestational age. Extended gestation can lead to a larger-than-average newborn often resulting in birthing complications like labor difficulties. High birth weight might be influenced by factors such as maternal diabetes or obesity, genetic factors, multiparity, and certain ethnicities. This group of disorders could result in birth injuries, respiratory issues, low blood sugar, and increased likelihood of obesity or diabetes later in life. Symptoms range depending on the specific condition, but caregivers might observe difficulty eating or breathing, lethargy, or blueish skin tone. Since these conditions generally manifest at birth or shortly after, they primarily affect the neonatal system.