Frequency of Gestational Diabetes Among Pregnant Women at Tertiary Care Hospital

Syeda Ume Farwa; Summaira Hamza; Nargis Taj; Rabia Nasir; Mahpara; Mahbano Hussain; Aqeeda Ali; Bibi Ruqia

doi:10.70749/ijbr.v3i4.1983

Authors

Syeda Ume Farwa Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Summaira Hamza Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Nargis Taj Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Rabia Nasir Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Mahpara Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Mahbano Hussain Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Aqeeda Ali Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.
Bibi Ruqia Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Bolan Medical College Hospital (BMCH), Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i4.1983

Keywords:

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), Maternal Risk Factors, Fetal Outcomes.

Abstract

Background: South Asia is seeing an increase in the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) as a result of sedentary lifestyles, genetic susceptibility, and obesity. It has a negative impact on fetal and maternal outcomes. Objective: to ascertain the prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in pregnant patients admitted to a tertiary care facility and investigate its correlation with maternal traits and fetal outcomes. Methodology: The study was qualitative and employed topic analysis and in-depth interviews. Furthermore, the prevalence of GDM, risk variables (age, BMI, family history), and fetal outcomes were examined using quantitative data from 157 pregnant women. Results: GDM was present in 24% of cases. Obesity, a positive family history, and maternal age (>35 years) were all substantially linked to an elevated risk of GDM. Macrosomia, newborn hypoglycemia, cesarean sections, and NICU admissions were more common in pregnancies with GDM. Conclusion: There is a critical need for early GDM screening and preventive interventions to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes in resource-limited settings.

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