A pregnant woman at 4 weeks' gestation who has preexisting diabetes mellitus visits her primary care provider for a check-up. Which of the following fetal complications might occur because of this maternal condition? Select all that apply
A) Congenital malformations
B) Macrosomia (oversized fetus)
C) Fetus with juvenile diabetes
D) Smaller than gestational age baby
E) Polyhydramnios
F) Preeclampsia or eclampsia
A, B, E, F
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Potential problems during pregnancy involving maternal diabetes mellitus include fetal death, macrosomia (oversized fetus), a fetus with a respiratory disorder, difficult labor, preeclampsia or eclampsia, polyhydramnios, and congenital malformations.
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