title: Fetal growth scans and amniotic fluid assessments in pregestational and gestational diabetes.
abstract: Fetal growth scans and amniotic fluid assessments are used to evaluate fetal well-being in women with pregestational and gestational diabetes. These measurements reflect placental function and guide clinicians in timing of delivery to decrease morbidity to mother and infant. Ultrasound assessments may be performed by nurses in the perinatal setting. Nurses who perform these examinations have a unique opportunity to provide teaching and support for women with diabetes while helping to improve perinatal outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pennsylvania Hospital,University of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA. yehudai@pahosp.com
authors.forename: Irma
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Yehuda
authors.forename: Jamille
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Nagtalon-Ramos
authors.forename: Kimberly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Trout
mesh_terms: D000653:Amniotic Fluid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D016640:Diabetes, Gestational / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D005260:Female; D047109:Fetal Development / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D009773:Obstetric Nursing / Q000379:methods; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011254:Pregnancy in Diabetics / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011295:Prenatal Care; D011786:Quality Control; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000451:nursing*