Gestational diabetes mellitus: A risk factor for non‐elective cesarean section

2011116 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Rosário Gorgal · Hospital de São João

Elisabete Gonçalves

Mônica Fairbanks de Barros

Gabriela Namora

Ângela Magalhães · Endocrinology Research Center

Teresa Rodrigues · Universidade do Porto

Nuno Montenegro

Abstract

GDM was disclosed as a risk factor for non-elective cesarean section. Knowledge of the condition may have influenced obstetrical practice, favoring cesarean delivery.

Topics & Keywords

Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Pregnancy-related medical research Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research

Volume 38, Issue 1, pp. 154-159

DOI: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2011.01659.x

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