title: Obstetric complications in diabetic pregnancy.
abstract: Some of the most common complications in diabetic pregnant women are discussed in this paper. These include hydramnios, pre-eclampsia, prematurity and birth trauma. Further, the author discusses a method to measure the uteroplacental blood flow, the choice of treatment for hypertension and treatment of premature uterine contractions.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D010920:Placenta / Q000098:blood supply; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000209:etiology*; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000150:complications*; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D014599:Uterus / Q000098:blood supply