Gestational diabetes is associated with the risk of offspring's congenital anomalies: a register-based cohort study

• Main Authors: Jenni Kinnunen (Author), Hilkka Nikkinen (Author), Elina Keikkala (Author), Sanna Mustaniemi (Author), Mika Gissler (Author), Hannele Laivuori (Author), Johan G. Eriksson (Author), Risto Kaaja (Author), Anneli Pouta (Author), Eero Kajantie (Author), Marja Vääräsmäki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common pregnancy-related disorder and a well-known risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes. There are conflicting findings on the association of GDM with the risk of congenital anomalies (CAs) in offspring. In this study, we aimed to de...