Question by : How much of a risk is gestational diabetes towards the fetus?
By the looks of things, my pregnant mum has got gestational diabetes. How lethal is it towards the baby?

A professional answer would be extremely appreciated.

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Answer by Onlymyhealth.com
Gestational diabetes is a common problem during pregnancy. However, most women who have gestational diabetes can also deliver healthy babies with proper treatment. But if the blood sugar is not well controlled it can cause problems for you and your baby.

Complications that may occur in Baby
•Excessive birth weight
•Preterm birth
•Respiratory distress syndrome
•Low blood sugar
•Jaundice
•Type 2 diabetes later in life
•Neonatal death

Complications that may affect You
•Delivery by C-section.
•High blood pressure, preeclampsia and eclampsia
•Future diabetes

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