Gestational weight gain patterns as predictors of cesarean deliveries in women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus
Healthcare professionals should provide education on weight management from pre-pregnancy to pregnancy to reduce the incidence of cesarean sections. Particular attention should be paid to women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) who exhibit rapid excessive weight gain to minimize the risk of cesarean delivery.
Authors
- Su‐Fen Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0478-1046)
- Chu‐Yu Huang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6610-1360)
- Chia-Hsun Wu
- Chien‐Lin Kuo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6375-5502)
- Tzu‐Ling Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0235-8159)
Institutions
- Cedarville University (US)
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Science (TW)
- Cheng Hsin General Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07222-x
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Gestational Diabetes Research and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.11
Funders
- Cheng Hsin General Hospital Foundation