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The correct answer is  Fetal lung maturation in diabetic pregnancy. The increased incidence of the idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome (IRDS) in infants of diabetic mothers may be explained by preterm delivery and asphyxia but the metabolic derangement per se may also be responsible for the inadequate production of surfactant Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition