Study of Maternal and Perinatal Outcome in Pregnancies Complicated by Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Dr Jayshree Mulik; Dr Asha C. S.; Dr Nilesh Agrawal

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Study of Maternal and Perinatal Outcome in Pregnancies Complicated by Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Dr Jayshree Mulik, Dr Asha C. S. , Dr Nilesh Agrawal

Abstract :

 Background: GDM is a serious condition, affecting both the maternal & neonatal outcomes during pregnancy. Objective: To analyze maternal & perinatal outcome in pregnancies complicated by GDM. Methodology: All pregnant ladies diagnosed with GDM were studied & relevant maternal & fetal outcomes were assessed using predefined indicators. Observations: Prevalence of GDM was 0.55%. Maximum cases were 25–29 years old (58.6%) & were either Nulliparous (43.7%) or Primiparous (40.2%). Mean gestational age for GDM group was 37.44+1.41 weeks & 38.42+1.46 weeks for controls. Hyperbilirubinemia was the commonest neonatal adverse outcome in both GDM & control groups. All 87 GDM women returned to normal glycemic levels in post–partum period. Conclusion: Women with GDM are at increased risk of maternal & neonatal complications. All pregnant women should be screened for glucose intolerance.