Prenatal and Postpartum Complications and Delivery Types ‎Among Pregnant Women with Diabetes: Pilot Study.

Authors

  • Abdulassalam Salem Nouara ‏ قسم التغذية العلاجية. كلية العلوم الصحية. الجامعة الأسمرية الإسلامية.‏ Author
  • Ibrahim Abdullah Egfier‎ Faculty of Pharmacy. Alasmarya Islamic university‎ Author
  • Miftah Khaleel Alati‎ Department of Therapeutically nutrition. Faculty of Health Science. Alasmarya Islamic ‎university‎ Author
  • Khadija Mansour al- kweiz‏‎ Department of Public Health. Faculty of Health Science. Alasmarya Islamic university‎ Author
  • Fatima Abdullah al-Bahbouh‏‏ Department of Public Health. Faculty of Health Science. Alasmarya Islamic university‎ Author

Abstract

This study examines the effects of age, body mass index (BMI), and the duration of diabetes onset recognition (DDOR) on pregnant diabetic women (PDWs) receiving care at the Zliten Medical Center and private hospitals in Zliten City. This pilot study included 20PDWs, utilizing data from their medical records and anthropometric measurements to estimate BMI. A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) was conducted with a significance level of 5%. The results indicate that age, BMI, and DDOR significantly influence prenatal and postpartum complications (PPC) as well as delivery types (DTs). An inverse relationship was observed between DDOR and DTs, while increased overweight and obesity among PDWs were associated with a higher likelihood of PPC and cesarean deliveries. The study recommends regular medical follow-ups, maintaining a healthy weight, and continuous monitoring of PDWs throughout pregnancy until delivery.

Key word:  Pregnancy.  Diabetes. Complications. Deliveries.

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Published

2025-12-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 1 (2025)

Section

Scientific Papers