Gestational diabetes is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. It is one of the top health challenges that many women face during pregnancy.

If the woman had diabetes during pregnancy then she is most likely to pass it on to the child. There is also an increased risk of developing diabetes for both mother and child.

Gestational diabetes sets off a number of problems. The major risk is the birth of a ‘fat’ baby or a baby with excessive weight at birth. The condition is known as macrosomia.  A common danger to the baby is damage to its shoulders during birth with normal delivery, therefore many doctors recommend a C-section.

Another risk for the baby is that he may develop breathing problems.  One of the main causes of this is that because of the high sugar levels the mother may go into Continue reading →