<unk>  is a condition in which a woman without<unk>  develops high blood sugar levels during pregnancy.<unk>  generally results in few symptoms; however, it does increase the risk of pre-eclampsia, depression, and requiring a Caesarean section. Babies born to mothers with poorly treated<unk>  are at increased risk of being too large, having low blood sugar after birth, and jaundice. If untreated, it can also result in a stillbirth. Long term, children are at higher risk of being overweight and developing type 2<unk> .<unk>  can occur during pregnancy because of insulin resistance or reduced production of insulin. Risk factors include being overweight, previously having<unk> , a family history of type 2<unk> , and having polycystic ovarian syndrome. Diagnosis is by blood tests. For those at normal risk, screening is recommended between 24 and 28 weeks' gestation. For those at high risk, testing may occur at the first prenatal visit. Prevention is by maintaining a healthy weight and exercising before pregnancy.<unk>  is treated with a diabetic diet, exercise, medication (such as metformin), and possibly insulin injections. Most women are able to manage their blood sugar with diet and exercise. Blood sugar testing among those who are affected is often recommended four times a day. Breastfeeding is recommended as soon as possible after birth.<unk>  affects 3–9% of pregnancies, depending on the population studied. It is especially common during the last three months of pregnancy. It affects 1% of those under the age of 20 and 13% of those over the age of 44. A number of ethnic groups including Asians, American Indians, Indigenous Australians, and Pacific Islanders are at higher risk. In 90% of cases,<unk>  will resolve after the baby is born. Women, however, are at an increased risk of developing type 2<unk> .
Gestational diabetes
Gestational hypertension
Drugs in pregnancy
Low Birth Weight
Postpartum infections
Pregnancy vegetarianism
Young blood transfusion
Lotus birth