Neonatal Complications in Infants born to Diabetic Mothers
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https://doi.org/10.51253/pafmj.v75iSUPPL-5.8995Keywords:
Neonatal Complications, Diabetes Mellitus.Abstract
Objectives: To determine the range and frequency of complications in neonates born to diabetic mothers.
Study Design: Cross-sectional study.
Place and Duration of Study: Department of Paediatrics, Pak-Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan from Nov 2021 to May 2022.
Methodology: We conducted this study on a total of 120neonates born to diabetic mothers. Neonates born to women with metabolic syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, patients taking steroids, history of eclampsia, and patients with a history of heart disease were excluded. All patients were followed up for one month i.e., the neonatal period for the development of complications.
Results: Hypoglycaemia was seen in 62(51.67%) of the neonates, while hypocalcaemia affected 72(60.00%) of them. A total of 36(30.00%) of the new borns were born with macrosomia. Moreover, hyperbilirubinaemia affected 41(34.17%), while 30(25.00%), 12(10.00%) and 24(20.00%) neonates had polycythaemia, respiratory distress syndrome and low birth weight, respectively.
Conclusion: Neonates born to diabetic mothers are at risk of developing serious, sometimes life-threatening complications, and require constant vigilance to prevent morbidity and mortality.
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