Hypoglycaemia, Infants of Diabetic Mothers, Placenta
Conditions
Brief summary
This prospective cross-sectional study examined the relationship between placental weight and early neonatal outcomes, such as blood glucose levels within the first 24 hours and early neonatal morbidities in infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes. levels in the first 24 hours of life and early neonatal morbidities, in infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes.
Detailed description
This prospective cross-sectional study investigated the association between placental weight and early neonatal outcomes, including blood glucose levels within the first 24 hours and early neonatal morbidities in infants born to mothers with gestational diabetes.
Interventions
Blood glucose levels of the infants enrolled in the study were checked at the first 30 minutes after birth and at the end of 1,2, 6,24 hours of life.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Infants born at the study center * a gestational age of ≥35 weeks * singleton pregnancies * maternal ages between 18 and 35 years
Exclusion criteria
* preterm birth (\<35 weeks of gestation) * referral to another center after delivery * presence of chromosomal and/or congenital anomalies * maternal conditions other than gestational diabetes * lack of parental consent
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | 8 months | If the infants had a blood glucose level below the predefined limits, they would be included in the hypoglycemia group. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)