Which of the following occurs as a result of gestational diabetes?
A) The mother has a reduced risk of progressing to type 2 diabetes after giving birth.
B) The growth of the fetus is limited.
C) Changing hormone levels reduce metabolic stress.
D) There is a higher risk of birth-related complications.

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Gestational diabetes puts the mother and fetus at risk for a variety of complications during pregnancy and birth, including macrosomia (large fetal size), preterm birth, and delivery complications such as shoulder dystocia.

Which of the Following Occurs as a Result of Gestational