Gestational diabetes mellitus and macrosomia: An analysis of secondary data

Mufdlilah Mufdlilah (Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)
Fijri Rachmawati (Universitas ‘Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)

Journal of Health Technology Assessment in Midwifery
Vol 1, No 2 (2018): November

Excessive fetal weight is considered as a health issues because it increases perinatal and maternal morbidity and mortality. The prevalence of macrosomia worldwide has increased over the past 2 to 3 decades. This study aimed to determine correlation between the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus and macrosomia among pregnant women. The design of this study was analytical with a case control approach. Data used to analyze the incidence of macrosomia based on secondary data from 2014-2018. This research suggested that diabetes mellitus in pregnancy has a significant relationship with the incidence of macrosomia.