Kinesiology 2962A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension, Pre-Eclampsia

• School: Western University
• Department: Kinesiology
• Course: Kinesiology 2962A/B
• Professor: Jason Kaszycki

Document Summary

Chronic hypertension: if high bp develops before 20 weeks, or lasts longer than 12 weeks after delivery. Gestational hypertension: if high bp develops after 20 weeks. Preeclampsia: increased bp and protein in the urine after 20 weeks > can be very dangerous if untreated. Chronic hypertension or gestational hypertension can lead to preeclampsia. Early symptoms: sudden weight gain, swelling of hands and face, stomach pain, itching, fucked vision. Risk factors: obesity, sedentary lifestyle, history of diabetes, genetic history of hypertension. May not experience any change > but no negative results. High blood glucose levels during pregnancy (without previously being diagnosed with diabetes) Babies born from mothers with gestational diabetes mellitus are at a higher risk of complications > growth abnormalities and chemical imbalances (ie low blood sugar) Obesity (4x the greater risk of gdm when obese) Increased body size/birth weight > increased body fat % Higher risk for childhood obesity and metabolic disorders.