Problems in gestational diabetes?

Potential problems for the infant include:Diagram of blood glucose

  • Macrosomia – large baby
  • Hypoglycemia – low blood sugar
  • Hypocalcemia – low calcium
  • Jaundice (yellowish eyes and skin)
  • Breathing Problems (respiratory distress)

 

An untreated gestational diabetes can result in a baby’s death either before or shortly after birth.