The independent effects of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes on the pregnancy outcomes

The independent effects of maternal obesity and gestational diabetes on the pregnancy outcomes

Obesity and gestational diabetes (GDM) in pregnancy are recognized risk factors for adverse outcomes, including cesarean section (CS), macrosomia and preeclampsia. The aim of this study was to investigate the independent effect of GDM and obesity on the adverse pregnancy outcomes at term. A retrospe...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMC endocrine disorders 2014-06, Vol.14 (1), p.47-47, Article 47
Hauptverfasser: Wahabi, Hayfaa A, Fayed, Amel A, Alzeidan, Rasmieh A, Mandil, Ahmed A
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Analysis
Birth weight
Case-Control Studies
Cesarean section
Cesarean Section - statistics & numerical data
Diabetes in pregnancy
Diabetes, Gestational - physiopathology
Female
Fetal Macrosomia - etiology
Follow-Up Studies
Health aspects
Humans
Hyperglycemia
Obesity
Obesity - complications
Obesity - physiopathology
Patient outcomes
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Outcome
Retrospective Studies
Risk factors
Studies
Type 2 diabetes
Womens health
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Zusammenfassung:Obesity and gestational diabetes (GDM) in pregnancy are recognized risk factors for adverse outcomes, including cesarean section (CS), macrosomia and preeclampsia. The aim of this study was to investigate the independent effect of GDM and obesity on the adverse pregnancy outcomes at term. A retrospective cohort of postpartum women, in King Khalid University Hospital, were stratified according to body mass index (obese ≥30 kg/m2, non-obese
ISSN:1472-6823
1472-6823
DOI:10.1186/1472-6823-14-47