Table 2.
Perinatal characteristics of the mothers (n = 237)
| Characteristics | n | % |
|---|---|---|
| Parity | ||
| 1 | 93 | 39.2 |
| ≥ 2 | 144 | 60.8 |
| Gestational age when diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (weeks) | ||
| < 24 | 14 | 5.9 |
| 24–28 | 200 | 84.4 |
| > 28 | 23 | 9.7 |
| Gestational diabetes mellitus diagnostic OGTT glucose (mmol/l) (Mean ± S.D.) | ||
| Fasting plasma glucose | 4.59 ± 0.65 | |
| 1-h plasma glucose | 9.90 ± 1.60 | |
| 2-h plasma glucose | 9.07 ± 1.40 | |
| Management of gestational diabetes mellitus | ||
| Diet or physical activity | 195 | 82.3 |
| Oral agents | 35 | 14.8 |
| Insulin injection | 7 | 3.0 |
| Blood glucose control during pregnancy | ||
| Acceptable or good | 125 | 52.7 |
| Not good | 70 | 29.5 |
| Data were unavailable | 42 | 17.7 |
| Gestational weight gain | ||
| Less than the recommended | 122 | 51.5 |
| Within the range of the recommended | 91 | 38.4 |
| More than the recommended | 24 | 10.1 |
| Mode of delivery | ||
| Spontaneous vaginal birth or vacuum | 146 | 61.6 |
| Caesarean section | 91 | 38.4 |
| Infant feeding method | ||
| Exclusive breastfeeding | 158 | 66.7 |
| Mixed feeding | 69 | 29.1 |
| Formula feeding | 10 | 4.2 |
| Having someone help with childcare | ||
| Yes | 149 | 62.9 |
| No | 88 | 37.1 |
OGTT Oral glucose tolerance test