What are the complications for mother and baby caused by gestational diabetes?
Abstract
Gestational diabetes mellitus can lead to significant complications for both mothers and babies, including hypertensive disorders, increased caesarean rates, large-for-gestational-age infants, and neonatal hypoglycaemia, with potential long-term health implications for the offspring.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
Birth
Development
and Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 3 February 2026