Patient's question:
More than 31 weeks pregnant, had an ultrasound which said the baby is two weeks larger. They said to do a diabetes screening. Is this necessary?Doctor's answer:
Hello, gestational diabetes can potentially cause fetal macrosomia, increasing the risks of large for gestational age (LGA) infants, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies.Recommendation: The possibility of gestational diabetes causing the baby to be 2 weeks larger cannot be ruled out. It is necessary to undergo diabetes screening, and the cost is not expensive.