What Are the Potential Complications From Gestational Diabetes for the Baby?

Apart from the potential health complications for the pregnant women due to Gestational Diabetes, your baby could also be at increased risk of:

• Excessive birth weight, which may cause birth injuries
• Preterm birth due to high blood sugar levels that may increase a woman’s risk of early labour and delivery
• Breathing difficulties after birth
• Low blood sugar levels after birth
• Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes later in life
• Stillbirth

Read more about Gestational Diabetes

• What Is Gestational Diabetes?
• Who Is High-Risk for Gestational Diabetes?
• What Are the Potential Complications From Gestational Diabetes for the Mother?
• How Do I Check if I Have Gestational Diabetes?
• What Is the Prevention and Treatment for Gestational Diabetes?
• When Should I Visit a Doctor for Gestational Diabetes?