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Evaluation of the impact of universal testing for gestational diabetes mellitus on maternal and neonatal health outcomes: a retrospective analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Gestational diabetes (GDM) affects a substantial proportion of women in pregnancy and is associated with increased risk of adverse perinatal and long term outcomes.
A Lapolla   +39 more
core   +3 more sources

Screening circulating proteins to identify biomarkers of fetal macrosomia

open access: yesBMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective Fetal macrosomia is a major risk factor for shoulder dystocia, which can lead to birth asphyxia, maternal and neonatal traumatic injuries, and perinatal death.
Tess Cruickshank   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Hyperglycaemia and risk of adverse perinatal outcomes: Systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Objectives: To assess the association between maternal glucose concentrations and adverse perinatal outcomes in women without gestational or existing diabetes and to determine whether clear thresholds for identifying women at risk of perinatal outcomes ...
Bryant, M   +7 more
core   +5 more sources

Gestational diabetes mellitus in previous pregnancy associated with the risk of large for gestational age and macrosomia in the second pregnancy

open access: yesFrontiers in Endocrinology
BackgroundSince the implementation of China’s new birth policy, the incidence of large for gestational age (LGA) and macrosomia associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has increased.
Ying Wang   +18 more
doaj   +1 more source

The frequency of hypoglycemia in macrosomic neonates in Amarah governorate, Iraq

open access: yesمجله كليه طب الكندي, 2015
Background: Neonatal macrosomia is defined as a birth weight of more than 4000 g. Significant maternal and neonatal complications can result from the birth of macrosomic infants like hypoglycemia and birth injuries.Objectives: To determine the frequency
Sabah H. A. Al-Atwani   +2 more
doaj  

Induction of labour : the influences on decision making : a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in Midwifery at Massey University [PDF]

open access: yes, 2004
This thesis presents a study using a general qualitative approach that explores the reasons for induction of labour (IOL) for nulliparous women and the influences for women and Lead Maternity Carers (LMCs) on coming to that decision at a secondary care ...
Austin, Diana Maree
core  

Gestational diabetes mellitus and macrosomia predispose to diabetes in the Lebanese population

open access: yesJournal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology, 2019
Aims: The Middle East has the fastest rising rate of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) worldwide, with Lebanon having 15.8% of its population affected. This study aims at studying Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), and
Michella Ghassibe-Sabbagh   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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