A 30-year-old woman at 39 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes mellitus controlled on insulin presents for routine obstetric review. According t...

Question

A 30-year-old woman at 39 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes mellitus controlled on insulin presents for routine obstetric review. According to SOGC guidance, which is the most appropriate timing of delivery in the absence of other complications?

Accepted Answer

Induction of labour between 38 and 40 weeks' gestation

Answer

Elective caesarean section at 37 weeks

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Expectant management until 42 weeks

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Immediate induction at 34 weeks to prevent macrosomia

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Planned caesarean section at 41+6 weeks if undelivered

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gestational diabetes - timing of delivery

A 30-year-old woman at 39 weeks' gestation with gestational diabetes mellitus controlled on insulin presents for routine obstetric review. According to SOGC guidance, which is the most appropriate timing of delivery in the absence of other complications?