Abstract Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is prevalent in expecting mothers and is associated with various adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Previous studies suggest a relationship between GDM and cesarean section (CS). However, the results of these studies in the context of primary CS and mothers’ age are limited and inconsistent, when other factors are …

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Abstract Objectives: The objective of this study is to test the association between preconception polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) using Utah’s Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (2016-2021). In addition, pre-pregnancy hypertension will be tested as a potential effect moderator. Methods: This cross-sectional study utilizes data from Phase 8 of the Utah …

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Background Opioid addiction during pregnancy can significantly impact the physical, mental, and overall wellbeing of women and their infants. During pregnancy and the post-partum period, women can be much more vulnerable to drug use, drug addiction relapse, and drug-induced mortality.1 Drug-induced death is the top cause of pregnancy-related death in Utah, with nearly 90 percent …

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