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Fetal risks associated with maternal GDM (six)

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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) presents various fetal risks including macrosomia, hypoglycemia, jaundice, respiratory issues, future obesity and type 2 diabetes, and potential birth trauma.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question relates to the fetal risks associated with maternal Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Although not explicitly listed within the references provided, GDM-related fetal risks include:

  • Macrosomia (unusually large body size)
  • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
  • Jaundice
  • Respiratory distress syndrome
  • Increased risk of developing obesity and type 2 diabetes later in life
  • Birth trauma due to large infant size

For a comprehensive understanding, in cases where the mother has GDM, the fetus is at a higher risk for certain health issues both prenatally and postnatally, primarily due to the effects of high blood sugar levels

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