What Are the Neonatal Complications Associated with Maternal Diabetes?
Neonates born to diabetic mothers are at risk for several complications, including:
Hypoglycemia: Due to high insulin levels, babies may experience low blood sugar levels after birth. Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Diabetes can delay lung maturity, increasing the risk of RDS. Congenital Anomalies: The risk of birth defects, especially cardiac and neural tube defects, is higher. Hyperbilirubinemia: Elevated bilirubin levels can lead to jaundice. Polycythemia: Increased red blood cell mass can occur due to fetal hypoxia.
