What complication is NOT typically associated with gestational diabetes?

Gestational diabetes is a condition that arises during pregnancy and is characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that can lead to various complications for both the mother and the fetus. Among the complications commonly associated with gestational diabetes are macrosomia, neonatal hypoglycemia, and increased uterine growth.

Macrosomia refers to a condition where the fetus grows excessively large, often due to high levels of glucose in the mother’s bloodstream leading to increased insulin production in the fetus. As a result, the fetus may deposit excess fat, leading to larger size at birth.

Neonatal hypoglycemia can occur after delivery if the baby was exposed to elevated glucose levels in utero. Upon birth, the infant's insulin production may remain high while glucose levels drop, leading to hypoglycemia. This is a well-recognized complication that clinicians monitor closely.

Increased uterine growth is related to the excess fluid and tissue growth that can accompany gestational diabetes. The increased fetal size and overall volume due to higher amniotic fluid levels are notable aspects of this condition.

Conversely, placental insufficiency is not typically associated with gestational diabetes. This condition involves inadequate blood flow from the placenta to the fetus, which generally arises from maternal conditions like hypertension or preecl