Maternal Effects of Pregestational and Gestational Diabetes
Ozlem Dulger (Author)
Release Date: 2023-09-14
Pregestational and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can significantly impact maternal health during pregnancy. Pregestational diabetes increases the risk of complications such as preeclampsia, hypertension, and increased cesarean delivery rates. It also heightens the chances of developing diabetic ketoacidosis and worsens diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy. Gestational diabetes, on the other hand, can lead to macrosomia, shoulder [...]