Causes of stillbirths in diabetic and gestational diabetes pregnancies at a NSW tertiary referral hospital.

Mawson WangNeil AthaydeSuja PadmanabhanNgai Wah Cheung

Published in: The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology (2019)

Stillbirth remains a problem in diabetic pregnancy in the 21st century. Lethal malformations, placental abnormalities and IUGR were the leading causes of stillbirth related to diabetes. Pre-conception counselling and planning to achieve better glycaemic control in pregnancy needs to be improved.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
pregnancy outcomes
preterm birth
pregnant women
wound healing
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
primary care
healthcare
insulin resistance
gestational age
emergency department
acute care
adipose tissue
hepatitis c virus
drug induced