Fetal Behavior in Normal Pregnancy and Diabetic Pregnancy

Fetal growth spurt and pregestational diabetic pregnancy.

OBJECTIVE To assess the timing of fetal growth spurt among pre-existing diabetic pregnancies (types 1 and 2) and its relationship with diabetic control. To correlate fetal growth acceleration with factors that might influence fetal growth. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This retrospective study involved all pregestational diabetic pregnancies delivered at a tertiary obstetric hospital in Austral...

Fetal Outcome in Experimental Diabetic Pregnancy

Hormonal Effect in Normal and Diabetic Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus is carbohydrate intolerance resulting in hyperglycemia of variable severity with onset or first recognition during pregnancy. The predominant pathogenic factor in GDM could be inadequate insulin secretion. It has been convincingly demonstrated that GDM occurs as a result of combination of insulin resistance and decreased insulin secretion. Pregnancy is associated w...

Zinc Deficiency in Pregnancy and Fetal - Neonatal Outcomes and Impact of the Supplements on Pregnancy Outcomes

Abstract   Zinc is one of the  essential elements of body which has an important role in natural growth, development, and many biological performances. Zinc deficiency is a major health problem and pregnant women are at high risk. 82% of pregnant women worldwide suffer from zinc deficiency. Zinc deficiency during pregnancy has dangerous and irreparable effects such as growth impairment, spontan...

Fetal Outcomes After Diabetic Ketoacidosis During Pregnancy.

Historical literature reports risk of fetal demise after diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in pregnancy as high as 25–60% (1,2). However, estimates have generally been based on small sample sizes, with limited investigation of other fetal outcomes or risk factors associated with poor fetal outcomes. We aimed to provide an updated assessment of the incidence and risk factors for fetal demise and other...