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Respiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is a condition where the baby has difficulty breathing due to immature lungs and lack of surfactant.RDS is more common in preterm babies and babies of diabetic mothers, but it is not caused by low blood sugar.

Preterm birth is a birth that occurs before 37 weeks of gestation.Preterm birth can be caused by many factors, such as infection, placental abruption, or multiple gestation, but it is not a complication of low blood sugar after birth.

Preeclampsia is a condition where the mother develops high blood pressure and proteinuria after 20 weeks of gestation.Preeclampsia can affect the placenta and the baby’s growth, but it is not a complication of low blood sugar after birth.

Jaundice is a condition where the baby’s skin and eyes turn yellow due to high levels of bilirubin in the blood.

Bilirubin is a waste product that is normally removed by the liver.Jaundice can occur in any newborn, but it is more common in babies with GDM because they may have polycythemia (too many red blood cells) or hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) that can affect the liver function.

However, jaundice is not directly related to macrosomia and does not cause difficulties during delivery.

Preeclampsia is a serious condition where the mother develops high blood pressure and protein in the urine after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Preeclampsia can cause complications such as seizures, stroke, organ damage, or placental abruption (when the placenta separates from the uterus before delivery).Preeclampsia can increase the risk of fetal growth restriction (when the baby does not grow well in the womb), not macrosomia.

Preeclampsia can also cause difficulties during delivery, but it is not a result of macrosomia

Stillbirth is when the baby dies in the womb after 20 weeks of pregnancy.

Stillbirth can occur due to various causes, such as infections, genetic abnormalities, placental problems, or umbilical cord accidents.Stillbirth can also occur in babies with GDM because they may have hypoxia (low oxygen levels) or acidosis (high acid levels) in the blood due to poor placental function or uncontrolled blood sugar levels.

However, stillbirth is not directly related to macrosomia and does not cause difficulties during delivery

40 mg/dL is wrong because this is the lower limit of normal blood glucose level for a newborn.

35 mg/dL is wrong because this is slightly below the normal range but not low enough to be hypoglycemic

30 mg/dL is wrong because this is also below the normal range but not as low as choice D. Normal blood glucose levels for newborns are between 40 and 150 mg/dL, depending on the time of measurement and the feeding status.Blood glucose levels are usually lowest 1 to 2 hours after birth and then gradually increase over the next few days.

The baby’s excessive insulin production is a result of high blood sugar levels in the mother, not a cause of gestational diabetes.

Poor placental function is not a primary cause of gestational diabetes, although it may be affected by high blood sugar levels in the mother.

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels during pregnancy are a consequence of gestational diabetes, not a primary cause of it.

Low blood sugar in the baby is not a direct complication of preeclampsia.Low blood sugar can occur in babies whose mothers have diabetes, but it can be prevented by proper management of blood glucose levels during pregnancy.

Brain damage due to jaundice is not a direct complication of preeclampsia.

Jaundice is a condition where the baby’s skin and eyes turn yellow due to high levels of bilirubin, a waste product of red blood cells.Jaundice can occur in babies whose mothers have liver problems, but it can be treated by phototherapy or blood transfusion.

Respiratory distress syndrome in the baby is not a direct complication of preeclampsia.

Respiratory distress syndrome is a condition where the baby’s lungs are not fully developed and cannot provide enough oxygen to the body.Respiratory distress syndrome can occur in premature babies, but it can be prevented by giving corticosteroids to the mother before delivery to help mature the baby’s lungs