Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes in Diabetic and HealthyWomen

Background: Gestational diabetes is the most prevalent metabolic disorder during pregnancy. Therefore, it is essential to recognize its outcomes and complications. Objectives: The present study aimed to compare pregnancy outcomes in diabetic and healthy women. Methods: This case-control study was conducted on ۳۸۰ diabetic and healthy women, who were divided into two groups of ۱۹۰, at Moatazedi Hospital in Kermanshah, Iran in ۲۰۱۹. The participants were selected via convenience sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made checklist designed based on the family records of the participants. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version ۲۲ using chi-square, Fisher’s exact test, and the Mann-Whitney U test. Results: A significant correlation was observed between gestational age, maternal body mass index, birth weight, infant’s height, modeof delivery (P < ۰.۰۱), preeclampsia (P = ۰.۰۱), and the family history of diabetes (P = ۰.۰۳) in the diabetic and healthy pregnant women. However, no significant correlation was denoted between the five- and ۱۰-minute Apgar scores, maternal disorders, and maternal care during pregnancy. Conclusions: According to the results, gestational diabetes is associated with an increase rate of complications, which must be diminished through prevention and disease control to promote maternal and neonatal health.

Keywords:

Diabetes , Complication , Pregnancy , Metabolic Disorders