Gestational diabetes in twin pregnancy: A predictor of adverse fetomaternal outcomes?

Sílvia Santos MonteiroLiliana FonsecaTiago S SantosMiguel SaraivaTeresa PereiraJoana VilaverdeFernando PichelClara PintoJorge Dores

Published in: Acta diabetologica (2022)

In GDM pregnant women, twin pregnancy seems to be associated with an increased prevalence of neonatal morbidity when compared to singleton pregnancy. On the other hand, in twin pregnancy, diagnosis of GDM does not seem to be associated with poorer fetomaternal outcomes. GDM seems to be protective for the occurrence of SGA neonates in twin pregnancies.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
pregnancy outcomes
pregnant women
low birth weight
gestational age
risk assessment
risk factors
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
birth weight
body mass index
electronic health record
weight gain