Patient's question:
Sister is now expecting her second child. A while ago, she felt quite unwell and went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said sister has diabetes. Our whole family is quite worried, especially Mom, who is so agitated that she has developed mouth sores. I don’t really understand this, so I’d like to ask what the dangers of gestational diabetes are.Doctor's answer:
HelloImpact of Gestational Diabetes on Pregnancy:
Gestational diabetes is prone to cause miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirths. The incidence of polyhydramnios increases by 10% to 30%. The incidence of macrosomia also increases, leading to a higher risk of dystocia and birth injuries during delivery. Due to reduced glucose utilization in gestational diabetic patients, labor may prolong, making it easier to cause uterine atonic bleeding. Gestational diabetes increases fetal mortality, primarily associated with elevated blood glucose levels in pregnant women.