Belle is pregnant with her first baby. During a routine prenatal visit with her doctor, Belle was told she has developed a condition that is associated with pregnancy. This condition increases the risk that she will give birth to a baby that weighs more than 8.8 pounds. Based on this information, Belle has ________.

A. chronic eclampsia
B. cystic fibrosis
C. pernicious anemia
D. gestational diabetes


Answer: D

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