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Does gdm cause cause birth defect?
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Yes: Cardiomegaly due to septal hypertrophy and small left colon syndrome are the examples.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Occasionally: Tight control of your blood sugar during pregnancy can reduce the organ enlargement that can occur with gdm in pregnancy. It can also minimize the chance baby will end up needing IV fluids after birth. Some risk of gdm related defects is always present.
Answered 6/10/2014
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