WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF MACROSOMIA AND GESTATIONAL HYPERTENTION AND GESTATIONAL DM PLEASE LIST
- Macrosomia (large-for-gestational-age baby) can be caused by factors such as maternal diabetes (gestational diabetes or pre-existing diabetes), maternal obesity, genetics, excessive weight gain during pregnancy, and certain maternal medical conditions.
- Gestational hypertension, also known as pregnancy-induced hypertension, can be caused by factors such as pre-existing hypertension, obesity, older maternal age, multiple gestations (twins, triplets, etc.), and certain medical conditions such as diabetes or kidney disease.
- Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be caused by hormonal changes during pregnancy that affect insulin sensitivity and production, maternal obesity, genetics, and certain lifestyle factors such as physical inactivity and poor diet.