“We Don't Have Any Clue What Will Happen to Them”: Perspectives of Women Who Had Gestational Diabetes About Long-Term Child Outcomes
Oluwatoyin I. Oladimeji, Phyllis Ohene-Agyei, Luling Lin, Nike Franke, Jenny Rogers, Caroline A. Crowther, Jane E. Harding · 2024
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Oluwatoyin Oladimeji and co-authors interview mothers who had gestational diabetes, in a 2024 study. This form of diabetes appears during pregnancy and fades after birth. But children exposed to it in the womb face higher risks later in life, including obesity and diabetes. Little was known about what mothers understand of those risks. The team held in depth interviews with twenty five mothers until no new themes emerged.
Most mothers had never been told about possible later effects on their children. Some guessed at risks on their own. Mothers who did see a risk split in response: some felt fear and worry, while others doubled down on healthy habits for their child. All wanted better support. Requests included clear information, records that link pregnancy care to child care, and community groups and home visits. The authors say services should close this knowledge gap.
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| CREATOR | Oluwatoyin I. Oladimeji, Phyllis Ohene-Agyei, Luling Lin, Nike Franke, Jenny Rogers, Caroline A. Crowther, Jane E. Harding |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |