The Association between Glucose Levels and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Nondiabetic Twin Pregnancies

Conclusion In women with twin pregnancies without GDM, elevated maternal glucose levels are not associated with preeclampsia, cesarean delivery, or neonatal hypoglycemia. The altered physiology of twin gestations may modify the effect of maternal hyperglycemia on perinatal outcomes as compared with singleton pregnancies. Current approaches to screening for and treating GDM during pregnancy might not adequately account for these unique considerations among twins. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  open access Full text
Source: American Journal of Perinatology Reports - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research