Pregnancy and pre-existing diabetes: key concerns.
Women with pre-existing diabetes in pregnancy are at increased risk of fetal loss, fetal congenital anomaly and abnormal fetal growth. Obstetric complications are more likely and good peripartum care is essential. This article also considers preconceptual counselling which may minimize these risks.
Crocker
Alison
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Jessop Wing, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield S10 2SF.
Farrell
Tom
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D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology; D006831:Polyhydramnios / Q000209:etiology; D011225:Pre-Eclampsia / Q000209:etiology; D016742:Preconception Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors