The association between gestational diabetes and fear of childbirth: a longitudinal register study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Gestational diabetes mellitus is a common condition known to be associated with pregnancy complications, larger fetus size and depression, and may therefore lead to increased concerns linked to childbirth. We sought to determine whether gestational diabetes mellitus is linked to fear of childbirth, and whether the possible association is mediated by depressive symptoms.

Methods

This study includes women who gave birth at the Kuopio University Hospital between 2019-2022 and had reported their level of fear of childbirth after gestational week 28 (n = 3293). Two outcome measures of fear of childbirth were used: self-rated intensity on a visual analogue scale, and obstetrician-confirmed diagnosis. Gestational diabetes mellitus was diagnosed based on plasma glucose co

SUBMITTER: Savard J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654169 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature