Induction of labor versus expectant management after successful external cephalic version.

Background: External cephalic version (ECV) is a common procedure for women carrying a breech-presenting fetus, in an effort to avoid a cesarean birth. The benefit of immediate labor induction after ECV vs. expectant management is undetermined.

Gestational weight gain among nutritionally treated GDM patients.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate pregnancy outcome in diet-treated gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) patients according to the 2009 Institute of Medicine (IOM) guidelines concerning gestational weight gain (GWG).

Design And Patients: This was a retrospective cohort study, limited to women with singleton pregnancies and diet-treated GDM. Women with preexisting diabetes or women with pharmaceutical treatment were excluded.

Pharmacological Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common morbidities complicating pregnancy, with short- and long-term consequences to the mothers, fetuses, and newborns. Management and treatment are aimed to achieve best possible glycemic control, while avoiding hypoglycemia and ensuring maternal and fetal safety. It involves behavioral modifications, nutrition and medications, if needed; concurrent with maternal and fetal surveillance for possible adverse outcomes.