Effect of obesity on neonatal hypoglycaemia in mothers with gestational diabetes: A comparative study.

Katherine CollinsRaoul OehmenShailender Mehta

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2017)

Pre-pregnancy obesity and weight gain during pregnancy above the recommended limits increased the likelihood of neonatal hypoglycaemia among infants of GDM mothers. Further studies with larger cohorts are warranted to confirm our findings.

Keyphrases

weight gain
type diabetes
body mass index
birth weight
weight loss
pregnancy outcomes
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
preterm birth
high fat diet induced
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue