Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) complicates 3–15% of pregnancies depending upon the geographic location and ethnic groups, and its incidence is estimated to increase even further due to the increasing rates…
A number of groups are currently examining the potential of screening for pre-eclampsia and gestational diabetes at 12 weeks’ gestation. This can be performed at the time of combined first-trimester…
Despite recent attempts at building consensus, an internationally consistent definition of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) remains elusive. Within and between countries, there is disagreement between obstetric, medical, and endocrine groups…
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is an increasing cause of morbidity in women and their offspring. Screening and intervention can reduce perinatal and most likely also long-term diabetes consequences. There have…
Great obstetrical syndromes is a collective name for several complications of pregnancy that affect >15% of pregnancies. They may confer adverse pregnancy outcomes and maternal and fetal morbidity, and require…
The emergence of the concept of the microbiome, together with the development of molecular-based techniques, particularly polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification using the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene, has dramatically…
Gestational diabetes mellitus, intrauterine growth restriction, and preeclamptic toxemia are common pregnancy complications that can have detrimental effects on morbidity and mortality of the mother and fetus as well as…
1. a) F b) T c) T d) F e) T Most studies have found significant histological differences between placentas from GDM and non-diabetic pregnancies. Macroscopic changes between GDM and non-diabetic placentas include higher…
1. Obesity in pregnancy increases risk of which of the following in the baby? a) An autism spectrum disorder b) Intra-uterine growth restriction c) Macrosomia d) Type 1 diabetes in…
Obesity is increasing; in the UK, almost 20% of pregnant women have a body mass index (BMI) of ≥30 kg/m 2 . Obese mothers have increased risks of pregnancy complications including…
