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Pregnancy Complications
If not managed well, gestational diabetes can cause problems for both mother and child. Chronic high blood sugar can increase the risk for high blood pressure in pregnancy, a large-for-gestational-age baby, and postpartum and newborn health problems.
Keeping blood glucose levels in a safe range dramatically reduce the risk of pregnancy complications. If you're planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor about your gestational diabetes risk and how to lower it.
Reviewed by Francine Kaufman, MD. 4/08
Gestational Maternal Complications
Learn about the potential maternal complications of uncontrolled gestational diabetes.
Learn about the potential maternal complications of uncontrolled gestational diabetes.
Gestational Complications for Baby
Learn how gestational diabetes can affect your baby if not properly treated.
Learn how gestational diabetes can affect your baby if not properly treated.
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