As if the worry over potential miscarriage weren’t stressful enough for newly pregnant women, research released Friday shows that current guidelines for using ultrasound to determine that a pregnancy ...

Gestational diabetes typically occurs in the second trimester of pregnancy between the 24th and 28th weeks of gestation. It’s diagnosed using a test called a glucose tolerance test, which may be ...

Gestational diabetes can develop at any point during pregnancy. While unlikely, it is possible for gestational diabetes to start during the first trimester. This describes the first 12 weeks of ...

A gestational diabetes test checks blood sugar, or glucose, levels during pregnancy. Before the test, people should avoid consuming food and drinks that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates, as ...

A new study has found children born to mothers who experienced gestational diabetes (GDM) during pregnancy are more likely to develop attention-deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and externalizing ...

One type, the transvaginal ultrasound, uses a probe inserted into the vagina for clearer images early in pregnancy. For many ...

A meta-analysis of nearly 50 scientific studies suggests that gestational diabetes—a form of diabetes that develops during pregnancy—may have long-term consequences not only for mothers' health but ...

Researchers uncover a consistent global link between antenatal depression and gestational diabetes, highlighting how early emotional support and screening could protect both maternal and newborn ...