Question
What are the possible dangers of gestational diabetes?
Answer
Gestational diabetes may increase the risk of miscarriage, preterm birth, and stillbirth. The incidence of polyhydramnios and macrosomia may also rise. There is a risk of difficult labor and birth injuries during delivery, as well as an increased risk of postpartum hemorrhage due to uterine atony. Moreover, gestational diabetes may lead to an increased fetal mortality rate, which is associated with elevated blood glucose levels in pregnant women.