Purpose The aim of this study was to evaluate which risk factors may lead patients with gestational diabetes mellitus to cesarean delivery. Methods This was a retrospective, descriptive study. The subjects of the study were pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus attending a public maternity hospital in the south of Brazil. The primary outcomes assessed were based on maternal and feta...

Understanding the experiences of a pragmatic lifestyle intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus and overweight/obesity to reduce maternal weight at 12 months postpartum - Volume 82 Issue OCE4

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a new epidemic among Australian women, especially those with Asian backgrounds. The 1998 Australia National Diabetes Strategy and Implementation Plan recognises GDM as an independent glucose metabolic disorder affecting sub-groups of Australians. Gestational diabetes mellitus is an Australian national diabetes priority area, along with insulin dependent di...