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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus and Feto-Maternal Outcomes in Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State-A Comparative Study of Two Diagnostic Criteria.
Niger Med J
January 2025
Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
Background: The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is dependent on the diagnostic criteria used and there is no consensus on screening methods and diagnostic criteria. The International Association for Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group (IADPSG) recently put forward new diagnostic criteria and encourages its adoption worldwide. The aim of this study was to determine the incidence of GDM and to compare the foeto-maternal outcomes of women diagnosed with GDM in the Federal Medical Centre, Yenagoa using the WHO 1999 and IADPSG criteria.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRethinking brachial plexus birth palsy: Beyond physician blame.
J Hand Microsurg
January 2025
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Olympia Hospital & Research Centre, 47, 47A Puthur High Road, Puthur, Trichy, Tamilnadu, 620017, India.
Brachial plexus birth palsy, a devastating injury affecting newborns, has long been a source of contention and misunderstanding. This article aims to dispel the myth that healthcare providers are solely responsible for these injuries, presenting evidence that highlights the complex interplay of maternal, fetal, and biological factors in their causation. By shifting the narrative away from blame and towards a more comprehensive understanding, we can foster a more supportive and informed approach to childbirth.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPregnancy Complications and Outcomes in Obese Women with Gestational Diabetes.
Medicina (Kaunas)
January 2025
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical Academy, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, A. Mickevicius St. 7, 44307 Kaunas, Lithuania.
: To assess pregnancy and delivery complications in obese women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and neonatal weight and condition after birth. : A retrospective tertiary referral centre study included all cases of GDM in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LUHS) Birth Registry from 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019. We included 583 women with GDM and singleton pregnancies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHybrid remote and in-clinic maternal-fetal surveillance for women with gestational diabetes: A prospective pilot study.
Int J Gynaecol Obstet
January 2025
The Josef Buchmann Gynecology and Maternity Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Objective: This study explores a hybrid approach to maternal-fetal care for gestational diabetes (GD), integrating virtual visits seamlessly with in-clinic assessments. We assessed the feasibility, time efficiency, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes to facilitate wider adoption of maternal-fetal telemedicine.
Methods: We conducted a 4-week prospective study involving 20 women with GD at ≥32 weeks of pregnancy, alternating between remote and in-clinic weekly visits.
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Mechanisms Underlying Maternal and Fetal Complications.
Endocrinol Metab (Seoul)
January 2025
Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) affects over 10% of all pregnancies, both in Korea and worldwide. GDM not only increases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and shoulder dystocia, but it also significantly increases the risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease in the mother. Additionally, GDM is linked to a higher risk of childhood obesity and diabetes in offspring, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, including autistic spectrum disorder.
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