Open full size image Key Abbreviations American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG American Diabetes Association ADA Australian Carbohydrate Intolerance Study in Pregnant Women ACHOIS Biophysical profile BPP Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion CSII Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate DMPA Diabetic ketoacidosis DKA…
Open full size image Key Abbreviations American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG Body mass index BMI Cephalopelvic disproportion CPD Fetal heart rate FHR Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy HIE Lower uterine segment LUS Maternal-fetal medicine units MFMU National Institute of Child Health…
Key Points Pregnancy has been characterized as a diabetogenic state because of increased postprandial glucose levels in late gestation. Both hepatic and peripheral (tissue) insulin sensitivity are reduced in normal pregnancy. As a result, a progressive increase in insulin secretion…
Key Points VBAC rates have plummeted from a peak of approximately 30% in 1996 to 5% in 2010. Two-thirds of women with a prior low transverse CD are candidates for TOLAC and should be counseled about and offered this option.…