Deborah B Ehrenthal, Rebecca B McNeil, Emma G Crenshaw, C Noel Bairey Merz, William A Grobman, Corette B Parker, Philip Greenland, Victoria L Pemberton, Phyllis C Zee, Christina M Scifres, LuAnn Polito, George Saade
Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is associated with a history of gestational diabetes (GDM), hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), and preterm birth (PTB), but it is unclear whether this association is due to the pregnancy complication(s) or prepregnancy/early pregnancy confounders. The study examines the association of GDM, HDP, and PTB with MetS 2-7 years later, independent of early pregnancy factors. Materials and Methods: Large, diverse cohort of nulliparous pregnant people with singleton gestations enrolled during their first trimester and who attended a follow-up study visit 2-7 years after delivery...
June 1, 2023: Journal of Women's Health