Pregnancy outcomes in women with gestational diabetes mellitus by models of care: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare birth outcomes of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) with background obstetric population, stratified by models of care.

Design

Retrospective cohort study.

Setting

A tertiary referral centre in Sydney, Australia.

Participants

All births 1 January 2018 to 30 November 2020. Births <24 weeks, multiple gestations and women with pre-existing diabetes were excluded.

Methods

Data were obtained from electronic medical records. Women were classified according to GDM status and last clinic attended prior to delivery. Model of care included attendance at dedicated GDM obstetric clinics, and routine antenatal care.

Main outcome measures

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), pre-term birth (PTB), induction of labour (IOL),

SUBMITTER: Harrison J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9516164 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature