Infants born to diabetic mothers are at a higher risk for a number of complications. Some of the major risks include: - Macrosomia: Excessive birth weight due to high levels of glucose crossing the placenta. - Hypoglycemia: Low blood sugar levels in the newborn after birth as they overproduce insulin. - Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS): Underdeveloped lungs leading to breathing difficulties. - Hyperbilirubinemia: High bilirubin levels causing jaundice. - Congenital Anomalies: Increased risk of birth defects such as heart defects or neural tube defects.
