Gestational diabetes increases the risk of which of the following complications during pregnancy?
Gestational diabetes increases the risk of which of the following complications during pregnancy?
Correct Answer
B
Explanation
The correct answer is choice B. Preeclampsia. Gestational diabetes increases the risk of high blood pressure and preeclampsia, a serious complication of pregnancy that causes high blood pressure and other symptoms that can threaten both the mother’s and the baby’s life.
Choice A is wrong because preterm labor is not directly caused by gestational diabetes, although it may be done to prevent complications from preeclampsia or a large baby.
Choice C is wrong because ectopic pregnancy is not related to gestational diabetes. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in the fallopian tube.
Choice D is wrong because placenta previa is not associated with gestational diabetes. Placenta previa occurs when the placenta covers part or all of the opening of the cervix.