Multidiciplinary Output Research for Actual and International Issue (Morfai Journal)
Vol. 3 No. 4 (2024): January

ANALYSIS OF RELATIONSHIP GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS WITH NEWBORN BABY WEIGHT AND LENGTH

Enda Silvia Putri (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Marniati (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Khairunnas (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Sufyan Anwar (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Itza Mulyani (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Siti Maisyarah Fitri Siregar (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Sukma Elida (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Suci Eka Putri (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Ernawati (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)
Arfriani Maifizar (Faculty of Public Health Universitas Teuku Umar)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Jan 2024

Abstract

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM), was a condition in which pregnant women experience higher blood sugar levels than usual. This can affect the development of the fetus and the health of the newborn. The purpose of the reasearch was to analyze the gestational relationship of diabetes mellitus with the newborn's weight and height. The research method uses a quantitative method with cross sectional design, the sample represents a total population of 126 people, data analysis using a chi square test using the application of SPSS 21.0. The results of the study show that there was a relationship between GDM and weight with values (P Value =1,00 ≥ α :0,05 and RP = 1,00) and the length of the newborn with value (P value =0,695 ≥ alpha :0,05, RP = 2,00). An abnormal blood sugar level in the mother during pregnancy affects the nutrition received by the fetus so affecting the length of the baby. Important advice for mothers at the time of pregnancies to observe blood sugar levels at normal levels by paying attention to nutrition intake and stress management through regular consultation with the nearest health officials and health services on a regular basis during the pregnant, so that the baby is born healthy especially the length of the body.

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