Poornima M1, Susheela Bai2
OBJECTIVE
To study the effect of pregestational diabetes on pregnancy and to work out a protocol for management to reduce the maternal and foetal complications.
MATERIAL AND METHODS
Study was conducted over a period of 15 months in Dept. of OBG, MOSC Medical College, Kolenchery, Kerala from 1st September 2006 to November 2007. Out of 4029 deliveries, 40 patients had overt diabetes complicating pregnancy. Patients were followed during antenatal period and delivery and complications and pregnancy outcome noted.
RESULTS
Incidence of PGDM is 0.99%. Antenatal and perinatal complications are more in uncontrolled diabetes. HbA1c level correlates with poor pregnancy outcome.
